Housing data for Independent Hill, VA
Independent Hill, VA has an estimated 10,853 residents and 3,213 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is an unincorporated community in Prince William County.
3.9% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $2,295 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+17.9%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 10,853 (±929)
- Housing units
- 3,213 (±218)
- Households that rent
- 3.9%
- Median gross rent
- $2,295
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +17.9%
What stands out in Independent Hill
Households that rent: 3.9% (±1.7 points) in Independent Hill, lower than in Prince William County (25.7%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 0.3% (±1.7 points) in Independent Hill, lower than in Prince William County (15.8%).
Median household income: $204,886 (±$21,010) in Independent Hill, higher than in Prince William County ($131,402).
Homes built before 1980: 11.0% (±3.8 points) in Independent Hill, lower than in Prince William County (24.1%).
- Renters and owners in Independent Hill
- Types of homes in Independent Hill
- Income and affordability in Independent Hill
- Age of homes in Independent Hill
Housing in Independent Hill at a glance
- Median rent: $2,295 median gross rent a month (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Rent burden: 37.4% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 3.9% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $204,886 median household income
- Home values: $674,300 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $3,109 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $6,236 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 0.3% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 96.0% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Age of homes: 11.0% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 58.3% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 41.6 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: +17.9% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 18.5% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 0.8% of homes have more than 1 person per room
Independent Hill against Prince William County, its state and the nation
| Independent Hill | Prince William County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 10,853 (±929) | 488,880 (exact) | 8,705,170 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 3,213 (±218) | 161,852 (±127) | 3,684,756 (±486) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 3.9% (±1.7 points) | 25.7% (±0.9 points) | 32.7% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $2,295 (±$901) | $2,067 (±$34) | $1,579 (±$8) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $204,886 (±$21,010) | $131,402 (±$2,625) | $93,170 (±$458) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $674,300 (±$35,797) | $530,100 (±$6,833) | $383,700 (±$1,024) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $6,236 (±$293) | $4,999 (±$81) | $2,790 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 11.0% (±3.8 points) | 24.1% (±0.9 points) | 43.5% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 41.6 minutes (±2.6) | 36.4 minutes (±0.4) | 27.3 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 97.8% (±1.4 points) | 96.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 38.0 years (±2.3) | 36.3 years (±0.1) | 39.0 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
Independent Hill covers 8.9 square miles of land, about 1,218 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Independent Hill has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 9,204 (±331) | 10,853 (±929) | +17.9% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 2,712 (±87) | 3,213 (±218) | +18.5% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $2,819 (±$450) | $2,295 (±$901) | −18.6% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $502,800 (±$20,068) | $674,300 (±$35,797) | +34.1% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $173,358 (±$8,617) | $204,886 (±$21,010) | +18.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,899 (±$131) | $3,109 (±$262) | +7.2% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $5,305 (±$238) | $6,236 (±$293) | +17.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 6.4% (±2.6 points) | 3.9% (±1.7 points) | −2.5 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±18.2 points) | 0.0% (±27.3 points) | 0.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Prince William County
Independent Hill has no police department of its own in the FBI’s figures, so this is the figure for Prince William County as a whole.
In 2025, the police departments that report for Prince William County recorded 212 violent and 1,280 property crimes per 100,000 residents.
A county-wide figure describes the whole county, not this place; crime varies from one community to the next.
ZIP codes in Independent Hill
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20112 | 20% | 30,500 | $1,927 | $648,000 | $195,467 |
| 22193 | 11% | 81,588 | $1,890 | $444,800 | $117,337 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Independent Hill
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale City | 4.3 mi | $1,876 | $425,500 | 20.7% |
| Montclair | 5.0 mi | $2,366 | $577,800 | 11.3% |
| County Center | 5.0 mi | $1,918 | $588,900 | 14.9% |
| Buckhall | 5.0 mi | $2,478 | $635,500 | 11.0% |
| Potomac Mills | 6.9 mi | $1,956 | $582,700 | 23.9% |
| Lake Ridge | 7.1 mi | $2,033 | $471,200 | 23.6% |
| Dumfries | 7.7 mi | $1,732 | $331,800 | 21.8% |
| Manassas | 7.7 mi | $1,850 | $449,900 | 28.5% |
Places in Virginia most like Independent Hill
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhall | $2,478 | $635,500 | $180,021 | 11.0% |
| Linton Hall | $2,575 | $617,000 | $178,915 | 10.1% |
| Montclair | $2,366 | $577,800 | $155,774 | 11.3% |
| New Baltimore | $2,020 | $698,000 | $189,327 | 6.7% |
| Aquia Harbour | $2,549 | $461,000 | $152,708 | 5.9% |
| Lovettsville | $1,871 | $543,700 | $141,406 | 13.5% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Virginia.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Independent Hill, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,111 | $2,204 | $2,438 | $3,107 | $3,658 |
HUD income limits for Independent Hill, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $34,900 | $58,150 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $39,900 | $66,450 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $44,900 | $74,750 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $49,850 | $83,050 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $53,850 | $89,700 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $57,850 | $96,350 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $61,850 | $103,000 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $65,850 | $109,650 | $141,000 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $166,100.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Independent Hill is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Independent Hill
How many renters are there in Independent Hill?
Independent Hill has an estimated 122 (±54) renting households, 3.9% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Independent Hill?
The median household income in Independent Hill is $204,886 (±$21,010) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Independent Hill, VA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $674,300 (±$35,797) for owner-occupied homes in Independent Hill (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in Independent Hill?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Independent Hill, VA is $3,109 (±$262) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much are property taxes in Independent Hill?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Independent Hill, VA is $6,236 (±$293) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes are in Independent Hill?
Independent Hill, VA has an estimated 3,213 (±218) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Independent Hill growing?
In Independent Hill, the number of residents went from 9,204 in 2015–2019 to 10,853 in 2020–2024 (+17.9%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in Independent Hill?
The ZIP codes that cover Independent Hill are 20112, 22193.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 20112?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 20112 is $1,927 (±$714) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Independent Hill CDP, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Independent Hill CDP, Virginia
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Independent Hill CDP, Virginia
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Independent Hill CDP, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Independent Hill CDP, Virginia
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Independent Hill CDP, Virginia
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Independent Hill CDP, Virginia
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Independent Hill CDP, Virginia (place:39544, in state:51).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .