How are homes heated in Manassas Park, VA?

Name: Heating fuel in Manassas Park, VA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Manassas Park, used by 67.6% (±6.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

28.8% heat with electricity.

1.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 67.6% (±6.0 points)
Electricity: 28.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 1.0%

Heating fuel in Manassas Park

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Manassas Park	Manassas Park city	Virginia	United States
Utility gas	67.6% (±6.0 points)	67.6%	32.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	1.0% (±1.2 points)	1.0%	3.2%	3.9%
Electricity	28.8% (±5.8 points)	28.8%	57.5%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	1.4% (±1.4 points)	1.4%	4.3%	4.9%
Wood	0.5% (±0.7 points)	0.5%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±0.8 points)	0.0%	0.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±0.8 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.2% (±0.3 points)	0.2%	0.3%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.5% (±0.9 points)	0.5%	0.6%	1.2%

The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.

In Manassas Park, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Manassas Park city (1.0%).

It is also lower than in Virginia (3.2%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).

In Manassas Park, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Manassas Park city (28.8%).

It is also lower than in Virginia (57.5%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Manassas Park

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Manassas Park
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Manassas Park	—	28.8% (±5.8 points)	—
Yorkshire	1.4 mi	50.9% (±7.6 points)	Higher
Loch Lomond	2.3 mi	20.4% (±10.2 points)	Not measurably different
Manassas	2.7 mi	54.1% (±3.4 points)	Higher
Clifton	3.1 mi	48.9% (±20.8 points)	Not measurably different
Sudley	3.3 mi	39.1% (±6.0 points)	Higher
Union Mill	3.7 mi	36.3% (±7.8 points)	Not measurably different
Buckhall	3.7 mi	42.8% (±4.0 points)	Higher
Bull Run (Prince William County)	4.3 mi	43.7% (±5.5 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Yorkshire, VA (50.9%), Manassas, VA (54.1%), Sudley, VA (39.1%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Manassas Park

What is the most common way to heat a home in Manassas Park?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Manassas Park, used by 67.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Manassas Park heat with oil?

1.0% (±1.2 points) of occupied homes in Manassas Park use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Manassas Park have electric heat?

28.8% (±5.8 points) of occupied homes in Manassas Park heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Manassas Park city, Virginia

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DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM

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