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Moving to Dumfries, VA
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About Dumfries
Dumfries ( DUM-freez), officially the Town of Dumfries, is a town in Prince William County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Dumfries had a population of 5,679.
Home prices in Dumfries
The median list in Dumfries is $617,445.
Top places in Dumfries
- Dumfries Town Hall / Main Street — one of Virginia's oldest towns (1749).
- Prince William Forest Park — 15,000-acre national park just west, the largest protected natural area in the DC metro.
Commuting from Dumfries
- No in-town station. Nearest VRE: Quantico (~10 minutes south) or Woodbridge/Rippon (~10 minutes north).
- I-95 serves the town; slug lines and OmniRide commuter buses run to DC.
- Approximate drive to downtown DC: 45–60 minutes (approximate; I-95).
Schools in Dumfries
Public schools: Prince William County Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Dumfries FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Dumfries, VA?
The median list in Dumfries is $617,445. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Dumfries, VA?
No in-town station. Nearest VRE: Quantico (~10 minutes south) or Woodbridge/Rippon (~10 minutes north). - Which school district serves Dumfries, VA?
Dumfries is served by Prince William County Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.