Virginia Real Estate & Relocation Guide

Manassas, Virginia

Population: 28,000

Located in Independent Cities - East County

As you head west from Washington, DC, Manassas is the last large town you will hit before reaching the beginnings of farmland to the southwest and mountains to the west. The first major Civil War battle was fought here. It is conveniently located within 45 minutes of hiking, camping, or Capitals Hockey games at the MCI center.

You can hear your favorite musician at Wolftrap or head to the Kennedy Center to see a show. The area is growing rapidly to accommodate it's tremendous popularity among professionals relocating to the area. Further south in the county is Potomac Mills shopping mall which is one of the largest on the east coast.

An historic city with a history of working effectively with business, Manassas offers a highly educated workforce, a vibrant lifestyle and a full range of transportation options, from commuter rail to its own regional airport.

We understand the fast-paced challenges faced by businesses and take pride in providing an efficient, responsive and cooperative environment in which to conduct business. Our ability to quickly respond to the immediate requirements of business while being faithful to the long-term needs of a diverse community has earned Manassas a reputation for being a leader in an ever-growing and changing business climate.

World-class high-tech companies such as Micron Technology, Lockheed Martin, BAE, and Aurora Flight Sciences located in Manassas because they found that Manassas provides a strong foundation on which to build a business. Businesses are also attracted by our low real property and personal property tax rates, and a well-conceived, modern utility infrastructure that includes competitively priced, City-owned electric, water, and sewer systems.

Whether you are a business owner or an executive looking for a new location, Manassas, Virginia, should not be overlooked. Home to small start-up firms as well as established technology leaders, Manassas is a major player in the Northern Virginia/Greater Washington, D.C., area.

If shopping is not your cup of tea, you can head to the beach on Saturday morning and be there in 3 hours. It's a great place to live.

Information provided by the City of Manassas.