Prince William County, Virginia

Living in Independent Hill, VA

Among Prince William County's 16 largest communities, Independent Hill has the largest share of owner-occupied homes (96% owned), the most single-family houses (97% detached) and the second-highest home values ($674K). With about 10,200 residents, it's Prince William County's 13th-largest community. Below: prices, housing and getting around, and how Fred works here.

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Median home value: $674K; Census, 2020–2024
Median rent: $2,295*; per month
Own their home: 96%; of households
Avg. commute: 42 min; one way

At a glance

Homes, prices & getting around.

The median home in Independent Hill is valued at $674K, above the Prince William County median of $530K — the 2nd highest of the 16 Prince William County communities compared on this site. Median rent is $2,295 a month (county: $2,067).

Housing here is mostly single-family houses — 97% of homes are detached. Most homes are owner-occupied (96%, against 74% across Prince William County). The typical home was built in 2000, newer than the Prince William County median of 1995.

There is no Metro service nearby — the closest station, Franconia-Springfield, is about 16 miles away. Of workers here, 3% take public transit and 23% work from home.

Homes by type of building

Detached houses 97%
Townhouses 3%
2–9 unit buildings 0%
10+ unit buildings <1%

Residents: 10,165; 2020 Census
Homes: 3,004; 2020 Census
Typical home built: 2000; median year
Avg. commute: 42 min; one way
Transit commuters: 3%; of workers
Work from home: 23%; of workers
Price-to-rent: 24; Prince William County: 21

Straight-line distance to major job centers

Dulles Airport: 21 mi
Tysons: 22 mi
Downtown D.C.: 28 mi
Bethesda / NIH: 30 mi

As the crow flies from the community's Census center point; drive times vary with traffic — Fred can map your real commute.

Questions

Living in Independent Hill: common questions.

Is Independent Hill a city? What county is it in?

No — Independent Hill is an unincorporated community (a Census-designated place) in Prince William County, Virginia. It has no city government of its own; Prince William County provides local services, and the mailing-address “Independent Hill” area can be larger than the Census boundary.

What is the median home value in Independent Hill?

$674K, based on owners' own estimates in the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey, compared with $530K across Prince William County. These figures trail today's prices — request a valuation or a current Independent Hill market report for recent sales.

Do more people rent or own in Independent Hill?

96% of households own their home and 4% rent (ACS 2020–2024), compared with 74% owners across Prince William County. Fred can run the rent-versus-buy numbers for a specific Independent Hill home.

How far is Independent Hill from downtown D.C.?

Independent Hill is about 28 miles from downtown D.C. in a straight line. The average one-way commute from here is 42 minutes.

Which schools serve Independent Hill?

Public schools are assigned by home address. Independent Hill is served by Prince William County Public Schools; check the district's boundary tools for any specific address.

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Independent Hill?

A rough guide is the price-to-rent ratio — the median home value divided by a year of median rent. Here it's about 24 (Prince William County: 21); the higher it is, the more renting tends to win on monthly cost. It's only a starting point — taxes, rates and how long you'll stay matter more. Fred runs the real numbers for specific homes.

Are there first-time buyer programs for Independent Hill?

Yes: Virginia Housing — the state housing agency's first-time buyer loans and down-payment assistance. Eligibility and limits change, so confirm with a participating lender — Fred can introduce one.

Can Fred help me buy or sell in Independent Hill?

Yes. Fred Mohseni is a Realtor® licensed in Maryland, Virginia and D.C. with The ONE Street Company at Samson Properties. Call (202) 704-5931 or send a note.

How Fred helps

Your Independent Hill real estate agent.

Whether you're buying, selling, investing or relocating in Independent Hill, you work directly with Fred — a Realtor® licensed in Maryland, Virginia and D.C., with an accountant's eye for the numbers.

Buying

Tours, offers and negotiation in Independent Hill, with a patient, jargon-free guide from pre-approval to closing day.

Selling

Pricing from recent Independent Hill sales, then preparation and marketing for the strongest possible offer.

Investing

Rent-versus-own math, cash-flow analysis and neighborhood selection from an accounting and finance background.

Relocating

New to the area? Fred compares Independent Hill with nearby towns and runs remote tours before you arrive.

Nearby

Independent Hill and its neighbors.

The closest places on this site, across county and state lines. Dale City is about 4.3 miles away, Montclair is about 5 miles away, Buckhall is about 5 miles away.

Community	Population	Median home value	Median rent	Own their home	Typical home	Avg. commute
Independent Hill	10,165	$674K	$2,295*	96%	Single-family	42 min
Dale City	72,088	$426K	$1,876	79%	Single-family	37 min
Montclair	22,279	$578K	$2,366	89%	Single-family	38 min
Buckhall	20,420	$636K	$2,478	89%	Single-family	39 min
Potomac Mills	6,332	$583K	$1,956	76%	Mostly houses	30 min
Lake Ridge	46,162	$471K	$2,033	76%	Townhouses	36 min
Dumfries	5,679	$332K	$1,732	78%	Townhouses	36 min

ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. * = wide margin of error. “Typical home” is the most common kind of building. On smaller screens some columns are hidden; open on a laptop for population, home type and commute.

Next step

Thinking about Independent Hill?

Ask Fred for a current Independent Hill market report — recent sales, what's listed and what it means for your budget. Or call (202) 704-5931.

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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; D.C. Office of Planning neighborhood clusters and regional rail stations (D.C. GIS). Home values are owners' own estimates averaged over 2020–2024, so they trail today's prices. This product uses Census Bureau data but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau. Data updated November 2026.