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Moving to Gainesville, VA
$712,600Median home value
Prince William CountyArea
Washington, D.C. commuteCommute profile
About Gainesville
Gainesville is a fast-growing suburb in Prince William County, Virginia, at the I-66 and US-29 interchange. Built around the Virginia Gateway and Gainesville town-center developments, it mixes townhomes, condos, and newer single-family neighborhoods. It is a classic Northern Virginia commuter suburb with VRE access nearby and the Manassas battlefield at its edge.
Home prices in Gainesville
The median home value in Gainesville is $712,600.
Top places in Gainesville
- Virginia Gateway — the big-box and dining corridor along I-66.
- The Town Center at Gainesville — the walkable retail and restaurant district.
- Jiffy Lube Live — the outdoor concert amphitheater in Bristow, ~10 minutes south.
- Manassas National Battlefield Park — Civil War history ~10 minutes east.
- Silver Lake Regional Park — the county park's lake and trails, ~10 minutes south.
Commuting from Gainesville
- Washington, D.C. is ~35 miles east via I-66.
- Broad Run VRE station is ~10 minutes southeast.
- Dulles International Airport (IAD) is about 25 minutes north.
Gainesville FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Gainesville, VA?
The median home value in Gainesville is $712,600. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Gainesville, VA?
Washington, D.C. is ~35 miles east via I-66.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.