How much do homeowners pay a month in Potomac Mills, VA?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Potomac Mills, VA pay a median of $3,151 (±$521) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $718 (±$233).
72.6% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Potomac Mills, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,961 in 2015–2019 to $3,151 in 2020–2024 (+60.7%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $3,151 (±$521)
- Without a mortgage
- $718 (±$233)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 72.6%
Monthly owner costs in Potomac Mills
| Potomac Mills | Prince William County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $3,151 (±$521) | $2,714 (±$27) | $2,127 (±$8) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $718 (±$233) | $826 (±$17) | $589 (±$4) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 72.6% (±9.6 points) | 78.6% (±1.0 points) | 66.9% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $4,794 (±$468) | $4,999 (±$81) | $2,790 (±$10) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Potomac Mills, the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Prince William County ($2,714).
It is also higher than in Virginia ($2,127).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,963).
In Prince William County, Potomac Mills ranks 2 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 57 of 448.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Potomac Mills have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,961 (±$106) | $3,151 (±$521) | +60.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $3,452 (±$386) | $4,794 (±$468) | +38.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $342,500 (±$30,375) | $582,700 (±$29,443) | +70.1% | Up after inflation |
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.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Potomac Mills
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac Mills | — | $3,151 (±$521) | — |
| Lake Ridge | 2.1 mi | $2,387 (±$53) | Lower |
| Dale City | 2.6 mi | $2,381 (±$63) | Lower |
| Woodbridge | 2.6 mi | $2,289 (±$90) | Lower |
| Occoquan | 2.6 mi | $2,733 (±$361) | Not measurably different |
| Leesylvania | 3.4 mi | $2,828 (±$66) | Not measurably different |
| Montclair | 3.7 mi | $2,848 (±$126) | Not measurably different |
| County Center | 4.0 mi | $3,049 (±$407) | Not measurably different |
| Laurel Hill | 4.5 mi | $2,995 (±$247) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lake Ridge, VA ($2,387), Dale City, VA ($2,381), Woodbridge, VA ($2,289).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Prince William County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gainesville | $3,153 (±$127) |
| 2 | Potomac Mills | $3,151 (±$521) |
| 3 | Independent Hill | $3,109 (±$262) |
| 4 | County Center | $3,049 (±$407) |
| 5 | Triangle | $3,005 (±$270) |
| 6 | Buckhall | $2,988 (±$107) |
| 7 | Nokesville | $2,895 (±$476) |
| 8 | Linton Hall | $2,875 (±$76) |
Showing 8 of 23 places in Prince William County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Potomac Mills 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 Potomac Mills
What is the average mortgage payment in Potomac Mills?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Potomac Mills, VA is $3,151 (±$521) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Potomac Mills?
Owners without a mortgage in Potomac Mills pay a median of $718 (±$233) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Potomac Mills gone up?
In Potomac Mills, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,961 in 2015–2019 to $3,151 in 2020–2024 (+60.7%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Potomac Mills CDP, Virginia
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Potomac Mills CDP, Virginia
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Potomac Mills CDP, Virginia
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Potomac Mills CDP, Virginia
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Potomac Mills CDP, Virginia
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Potomac Mills CDP, Virginia (place:64152, in state:51).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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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 .
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