salaryRent is higher than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 37 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $98,520 a year. That is $47 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Virginia cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Virginia. It is number 138 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Manassas Park?
Share of households by yearly income. 38.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Manassas Park
| Size | Manassas Park | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,008 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,008 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,314 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,351 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,741 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Manassas Park overall?
Everyday prices in Virginia overall are 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Manassas Park, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Manassas Park
Life in Manassas Park
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Manassas Park?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $284 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $395,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $39,590 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Manassas Park, VA?
Renting in Manassas Park costs a median of about $2,463 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Manassas Park?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $98,520 a year, or $47 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Manassas Park cheap or expensive?
Manassas Park is rated OK: rent takes 26.5% of the typical household income of $111,355. It ranks 138th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Manassas Park?
The median homeowner in Manassas Park pays $4,636 a year in property taxes, about 1.17% of the median home value.
Is Manassas Park more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Virginia are 1% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Manassas Park?
The median home value in Manassas Park is $395,900, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
16,798 people live in Manassas Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.