What are the schools like in Buckhall, VA?

Buckhall is served primarily by Manassas Park City Public Schools. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3:1.

What is the median household income in Buckhall?

The median household income in Buckhall, VA is $155,735 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.6%.

What is the weather like in Buckhall, VA?

Buckhall has an average high temperature of 42.4°F in January and 87.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 18.5 inches.

Buckhall, VA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Buckhall, VA affordable or expensive?

Buckhall's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Buckhall is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $559,900 and the median rent is $2,230 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Buckhall, VA?

Buckhall has a violent crime rate of 281.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1400.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Buckhall, VA a Good Place to Live?

Buckhall is a small city of 20,095 in Virginia, with a median household income of $155,735 and a 3.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Buckhall stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Buckhall is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Buckhall city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 108.6

Buckhall's overall cost of living index is 108.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Buckhall costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Buckhall, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$559,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,230	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$155,735	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Buckhall's violent crime rate is 281.1 per 100,000 residents — 26% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

281.1 /100k

Property Crime

1400.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Buckhall is served primarily by Manassas Park City Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Buckhall, VA	National Avg
School District	Manassas Park City Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	50.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Buckhall sees average highs of 42.4°F in January and 87.5°F in July, with 47.6 inches of annual precipitation and 18.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Buckhall, VA
Average High — January	42.4°F
Average High — July	87.5°F
Annual Precipitation	47.6"
Annual Snowfall	18.5"

Demographics

Metric	Buckhall, VA	National Avg
Population	20,095	—
Median Age	40.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	41.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	65.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	11.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.5%	18.9%
Asian	7.2%	6.3%
Under 18	24.2%	22.2%
65 and over	12.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Manassas, VA 3 mi Manassas Park, VA 4 mi Loch Lomond, VA 5 mi Innovation, VA 5 mi Independent Hill, VA 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Buckhall

Buckhall, VA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

20111 20112

Buckhall vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Buckhall, VA affordable or expensive?

Buckhall's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Buckhall roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $559,900 and median rent is $2,230/month.

What is the crime rate in Buckhall, VA?

Buckhall's violent crime rate is 281.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1400.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Buckhall?

Public schools in Buckhall are operated by Manassas Park City Public Schools. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 50.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Buckhall, VA a good place to live?

Buckhall, VA has a population of 20,095, a median household income of $155,735, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Buckhall?

Buckhall averages 42.4°F in January and 87.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.6 inches with about 18.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Buckhall?

Buckhall, VA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 20111, 20112.

What is the population of Buckhall?

The population of Buckhall, Virginia is 20,095 with a median age of 40.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Buckhall?

Key numbers for living in Buckhall: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $559,900, median household income $155,735, crime index 71 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Buckhall side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.