Prince William County, Virginia

Living in Potomac Mills, VA

Among Prince William County's 16 largest communities, Potomac Mills has the shortest average commute (30 minutes). With about 6,300 residents, it's Prince William County's 15th-largest community. Below: prices, housing and getting around, and how Fred works here.

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Median home value: $583K; Census, 2020–2024
Median rent: $1,956; per month
Own their home: 76%; of households
Avg. commute: 30 min; one way

At a glance

Homes, prices & getting around.

The median home in Potomac Mills is valued at $583K, slightly above the Prince William County median of $530K — the 5th highest of the 16 Prince William County communities compared on this site. Median rent is $1,956 a month (county: $2,067).

Housing here is mostly houses — 57% detached and 21% townhouses — with 16% in condo and apartment buildings. Most homes are owner-occupied (76%, in line with Prince William County). The typical home was built in 1988, older than the Prince William County median of 1995.

Potomac Mills has no Metro station of its own; the closest is Franconia-Springfield (Blue Line), about 10 miles away. VRE commuter trains stop at Woodbridge, about 2.8 miles away. Of workers here, 4% take public transit and 22% work from home.

Homes by type of building

Detached houses 57%
Townhouses 21%
2–9 unit buildings 0%
10+ unit buildings 16%

Residents: 6,332; 2020 Census
Homes: 1,878; 2020 Census
Typical home built: 1988; median year
Avg. commute: 30 min; one way
Transit commuters: 4%; of workers
Work from home: 22%; of workers
Price-to-rent: 25; Prince William County: 21

Straight-line distance to major job centers

Tysons: 18 mi
Downtown D.C.: 22 mi
Dulles Airport: 22 mi
Bethesda / NIH: 26 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 Potomac Mills: common questions.

Is Potomac Mills a city? What county is it in?

No — Potomac Mills 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 “Potomac Mills” area can be larger than the Census boundary.

What is the median home value in Potomac Mills?

$583K, 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 Potomac Mills market report for recent sales.

Do more people rent or own in Potomac Mills?

76% of households own their home and 24% rent (ACS 2020–2024), compared with 74% owners across Prince William County. Fred can run the rent-versus-buy numbers for a specific Potomac Mills home.

How far is Potomac Mills from downtown D.C.?

Potomac Mills is about 22 miles from downtown D.C. in a straight line. The average one-way commute from here is 30 minutes.

Which schools serve Potomac Mills?

Public schools are assigned by home address. Potomac Mills 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 Potomac Mills?

A rough guide is the price-to-rent ratio — the median home value divided by a year of median rent. Here it's about 25 (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 Potomac Mills?

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.

Is Potomac Mills the same as Potomac?

No. Potomac Mills and Potomac are separate communities in the Census Bureau's records — see the Potomac page for its own numbers. Mailing addresses often cross these lines, so Fred checks the exact location of any home you're considering.

Can Fred help me buy or sell in Potomac Mills?

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 Potomac Mills real estate agent.

Whether you're buying, selling, investing or relocating in Potomac Mills, 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 Potomac Mills, with a patient, jargon-free guide from pre-approval to closing day.

Selling

Pricing from recent Potomac Mills 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 Potomac Mills with nearby towns and runs remote tours before you arrive.

Nearby

Potomac Mills and its neighbors.

The closest places on this site, across county and state lines. Lake Ridge is about 2.1 miles away, Dale City is about 2.6 miles away, Woodbridge is about 2.6 miles away.

Community	Population	Median home value	Median rent	Own their home	Typical home	Avg. commute
Potomac Mills	6,332	$583K	$1,956	76%	Mostly houses	30 min
Lake Ridge	46,162	$471K	$2,033	76%	Townhouses	36 min
Dale City	72,088	$426K	$1,876	79%	Single-family	37 min
Woodbridge	44,668	$422K	$2,101	54%	Mixed	35 min
Leesylvania	21,193	$532K	$2,289	66%	Mixed	40 min
Montclair	22,279	$578K	$2,366	89%	Single-family	38 min
Cherry Hill	23,683	$492K	$1,931	62%	Townhouses	41 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 Potomac Mills?

Ask Fred for a current Potomac Mills 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.