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Bull RunVA
Home to 16,859 people, this town lies in Virginia.
Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
16,859
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$414K
Census ACS
Household income
$90K
median
Median age
33.1
years
Jobs based here
6,296
Balanced
TownGrade
B
#153 of 249 in VA
Is Bull Run a good place to live?
A strong record with one exception. Walkability is where it shines (A−) — it is easier to get around on foot or by transit than just over four in five U.S. towns. At B overall, Bull Run is better than 61% of U.S. towns and ranks 153rd of 249 in Virginia. What holds it back is cost of living: the typical home is worth about $414K, 3.3 years of the Washington metro’s $127K median household income. 5.8% of residents are 65 or older locally, against 16% in Virginia’s towns and 18% across U.S. towns. Its remaining grades are unremarkable: B for schools, B for health and B for incomes.
Figures: home values, Zillow · incomes, Census ACS, 2020–24 · schools, state test and graduation results · health, CDC PLACES.
What makes Bull Run stand out
Where Bull Run beats most towns.
A growing town
Bull Run has grown 12% from 2010 to 2020
14,983 counted in 2010 and 16,794 in 2020.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts
How Bull Run grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Virginia), ordered by how far Bull Run is from typical.
Hazard riskInland flooding tops the listAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 13.2 of 20; 5.2% of households have no carA−Open →Cost of livingBased on what homes cost against what households earnCOpen →Jobs & income$90K median household incomeBOpen →SchoolsBased on how pupils do in exams and testsBOpen →HealthUVA Health Prince William Medical Center 2.1 miles awayBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 283 attractions →White House and 243 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Bull Run. Close and well known come first.
Big draw27 mi National park siteWhite House311K visitors a year
Big draw27 mi National MemorialWashington Monument204K visitors a year
Big draw25 mi LandmarkArlington National Cemetery
Big draw26 mi LandmarkUnited States Triumphal Arch
Big draw28 mi MuseumSmithsonian Institution30.0M visitors a year
10 mi MuseumSteven F. Udvar-Hazy Center1.6M visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
White House: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To see his entire port, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Washington Monument: Oren Rozen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Arlington National Cemetery: Protoant, Public domain · United States Triumphal Arch: Hstoops, CC0 · Smithsonian Institution: Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer, Public domain · Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center: Unknown, CC BY-SA 3.0
Getting set up
Moving to Bull Run: who provides what
Bull Run is unincorporated, so Prince William County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerDominion Energy15.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterPwcsa - West water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesPrince William CountyPrince William County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Virginia you can register online until 11 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 11 days before).vote.govWho runs elections herePrince William General RegistrarPrince William County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code2010920109 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bull Run.
OutdoorsB+
Conserved land covers 2.8% of Bull Run
Bull Run’s trail network density stands at 1.0 miles per square mile. 2.5 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves.
#94for trails in VA
| Bull Run | Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 1.0 miles per square mile | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 2.8% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
2.8%
conserved · 48 of 1,682 acres
2.5 mi
of trails · 1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Rosemont-Lewis Regional Park | 0.3 mi | 11 |
| 2. Ellis Barron Park | — | 17 |
| 3. Bull Run Swim & Raquet Club | — | 8 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsB
Bull Run’s schools rank ahead of 59% of Virginia districts
The largest public high school is Unity Reed High, with 2,042 students. Two of its 5 schools are shown below, with the reason for each. Its public schools are run by the Prince William County Public Schools.
59%of VA districts it outscoresBSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| George P. Mullen ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 667 | D |
| Unity Reed HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 2,042 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within VA on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A
Top of a very low hazard risk in Bull Run: inland flooding
Expected damage from storms and floods is lower here than in 88% of U.S. communities. FEMA puts 54% of Bull Run’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 12% to heat waves.
12risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHeat wavesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
A younger population than Virginia as a whole
Only 33.3% of households own their home, against 67.3% across Virginia.
Here, 40% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, against 42% in Virginia as a whole. People 65 and older are 6% of residents (17% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 28% of residents (23% statewide). In Bull Run, the age of the median resident is 33.1 years.
33.1median age · VA 39
| Bull Run | Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 5.8% | 16% | 18% |
| Median age | 33.1 years | 38.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 25% | 23% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 40% | 44% | 29% |
Bull RunVirginiaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
19%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma17%
High school21%
Some college15%
Associate’s7%
Bachelor’s32%
Graduate8%
Women and men · all residents
49% women, 51% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.1 points. Across Virginia, 50.6% of residents are women. Median age: women 32.4, men 33.7.
| Bull Run | VA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 14.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.6% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.9% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 18.5% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 17.3% | 13.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.2% | 12.5% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 3.6% | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 2.2% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 17.1% | 8.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 21.4% | 23.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 14.8% | 17.7% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.1% | 7.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 31.7% | 23.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.8% | 18.5% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Climate
Bull Run has four seasons and hot summers
Bull Run’s peak summer temperature comes in at 88°F.
21″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–46°
Spring44–66°
Summer65–86°
Fall47–68°
Oct 27
typical first frost
Apr 12
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
Bull Run has 0.8 jobs per working resident, so most workers leave town for work
Bull Run: 14% of residents live below the poverty line. Commuting out is the norm here: 3% of working residents work locally. Jobs in Bull Run grew by 987 from 2013 to 2023, reaching 6,296. Its typical journey to work stands at 32 minutes.
3%work in town
| Bull Run | Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 7.7% | 9.6% |
| Work from home | 13% | 18% | 11% |
| Working residents who work in town | 3% | 5% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Bull Run3%
Chantilly6%
Manassas5%
Washington4%
Tysons3%
14 mi
median commute distance
6,296
jobs based in Bull Run
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
A−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 81% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthB
On CDC estimates, Bull Run is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns
The share of adults in Bull Run who sleep under 7 hours: 41%. Against the Virginia average, Bull Run comes out ahead on 8 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 10. Two figures for adults in the town: 37% feel lonely, 21% worry about having enough food.
56%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Bull Run | Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 36% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 34% | 33% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 12% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Virginia
8 better14 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Bull Run | VA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 4% | 7.7% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 4% | 6.1% |
| More uninsured adults | 15.3% | 8.7% |
UVA Health Prince William Medical Center
2.1 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
38th
percentile among VA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Bull Run
18pages on Bull Run
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Bull Run
Ascent CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Gainesville5.9 mi$8,550 tuitionGeorge Mason UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Fairfax12 mi$14,220 in-state tuitionAgora UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Burke13.7 mi
About 8 of every 100 Bull Run residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Virginia.
About Bull Run
Census-designated place in Virginia, US
Bull Run is a census-designated place (CDP) in Prince William County, Virginia, United States. The population was 14,983 at the 2010 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 2.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 285 ft
Questions about Bull Run
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Bull Run, VA a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Bull Run grades B overall, better than 61% of U.S. towns and #153 of 249 in Virginia. It grades B for health and B for schools.
Is Bull Run, VA expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.