Gainesville, Northern Virginia
Since the mid-1990s the area has undergone a massive expansion and today, Gainesville is a bustling community of some 30,000 people. It has been transformed from a sleepy rural backwater into the third largest census-designated place in Prince William County.
Gainesville is not only home to a large and growing residential population, but the town has also become a center for commercial development and the area boasts some of the most impressive shopping facilities in Northern Virginia. Many Gainesville residents are drawn to the area thanks to its affordable housing, and convenient location.
Only 37 miles west of Washington DC, and just 25 miles from Dulles International Airport, Gainesville appeals to many commuters who are happy to tolerate the drive for the opportunity to live in a modern, spacious neighborhood. Many families enjoy the planned community lifestyle and several highly rated schools.
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Gainesville Homes & Properties
For those wishing to build their own house or commercial property, Gainesville is home to some prime parcels of land ready for development. There are new properties almost continually under construction in the Gainesville area.
Gainesville is an ideal location for workers in the Washington, DC area and many commuters choose the semi-rural ambience that Gainesville's attractively landscaped subdivisions offer. This increasingly popular area of Northern Virginia not only offers the home seeker a wealth of fine homes and communities to explore, but Gainesville also provides countless recreational facilities and excellent entertainment options for all ages.
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Gainesville, VA schools
A number of highly regarded public and private elementary and middle schools can be found in the Gainesville, Northern Virginia area. There are also several public and private high schools within a short traveling distance. For ratings and feedback on the various schools, visit GreatSchools.org.With such schools as George Mason University, the University of Northern Virginia, Stratford University, Northern Virginia Community College, and Virginia Tech on the doorstep, there are excellent opportunities for Gainesville residents seeking higher education.
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Weather Forecast for Gainesville, VA
Current weather conditions in Gainesville, VA
Local Pollen Reports
66°F (Feels like 66°F)
Last update: 6/1/12 6:15 AM EDT
Humidity: 94%Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 64°F
UV Index: 0 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 29.87in falling
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: calm From: Airport Conditions
Today
Mostly Cloudy
High: 85°F
Low: 59°F
Sunrise: 5:47 AM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Saturday
Jun 2
T-Storms / Wind
High: 77°F
Low: 51°F
Sunrise: 5:47 AM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Sunday
Jun 3
Mostly Sunny
High: 79°F
Low: 58°F
Sunrise: 5:47 AM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Monday
Jun 4
Partly Cloudy
High: 77°F
Low: 59°F
Sunrise: 5:46 AM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Gainesville statistics
The population of 20155 is 6,532.
That's #11069 out of all 42,305 zip codes.
89% of the population is white, which is 15 points more than the national average.
The average household income in 20155 is $80,161, which is $50,463 more than the typical average.
This contributes to the average house being worth $233,000. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of 196% from the typical value.
Men make up 49% of the population, and the typical age in this part of VA is 37.3.
Stats about: Gainesville, VA
Population: 6,532Number of Households: 2,548
Average House Value: $233,000
Average Income per Household: $80,161
Elevation: 312 ft
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