Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
9%
Bristow
Bristow, VA Area Guide
A taste of countryside living, just minutes from DC and Quantico
Suburb
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Safe
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Low Crime
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Historic
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Military
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Golf
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Bristow is an upscale suburban community in the Virginia countryside, about forty miles west of Washington, DC. Manassas National Battlefield Park is just up the road, putting Bristow residents practically right next door to one of Virginia’s most revered historical landmarks as well as one of the state’s most popular tourist attractions. Numerous large parks and golf courses can be found all around this area, providing endless opportunities for outdoor recreation.
On the north side, the popular Jiffy Lube Live amphitheater hosts major concert events throughout the year, attracting folks from across the region. In addition to the close proximity to DC, living in Bristow puts you just minutes north of Quantico, making it an excellent choice for military personnel as well as civilian military and government employees.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$160,778
Average: $182,572
Education
11,909
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
18,337
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bristow has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
11%
Non-Renters
89%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
33%
Other Education
67%
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
766 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
506 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
694 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
694 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
614 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,174 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,174 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Prince William Trails and Stream Coalition
- Dove's Landing
- Conway Robinson State Forest
- Manassas National Battlefield Park
- Bull Run Regional Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Washington Dulles International
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.