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Healthcare and technical industries account for almost a quarter of Manassas’ total employment, with major employers including Lockheed Martin and the Novant Prince William Health System. Support for surrounding government and military bases, including the US Marine Corps Base at Quantico, also provides employment opportunities. Manassas has an average household income of $77,551, well above the national average of $59,039.

Manassas and the surrounding area are rich in both history and natural beauty. The Manassas National Battlefield Park commemorates the First and Second Battles of Manassas during the Civil War, while the Bull Run Occoquan Trail winds through Virginia’s beautiful forests. During the summer, cool off at the SplashDown Waterpark or enjoy a wine tasting at Paradise Springs Winery. If you want to shop, head to the Manassas Shopping Center and Bull Run Plaza.

Festivals are part of life in Manassas. Thrill to the boom of jet engines at the Leaseweb Manassas Airshow in May, or dream of the golden age of steam at the Annual Heritage Railway Festival. September sees the World Heritage Festival, along with the International Food Festival. Round out the year by finding the perfect gift for that special someone at the Old Town Manassas Christmas Market in December.

Manassas has hot, humid summers with highs averaging 88 Fahrenheit and mild, cool winters with about 22 inches of snow annually. Fall transforms local nature preserve trails in a riot of gold and yellow tree leaves. The city sees 196 sunny days a year and 120 days with some form of precipitation. 

We understand not every visit to Manassas is for pleasure or business. If you’re seeking medical care, Manassas is home to the Novant Health UVA Prince William Medical Center, as well as specialized healthcare facilities, such as the Inova Joint Replacement Center and the Comprehensive Sleep Care Center.