What are the schools like in Potomac Mills, VA?

School district data for Potomac Mills is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Potomac Mills?

The median household income in Potomac Mills, VA is $109,265 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

What is the weather like in Potomac Mills, VA?

Potomac Mills has an average high temperature of 44.8°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Potomac Mills, VA affordable or expensive?

Potomac Mills's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Potomac Mills is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $498,100 and the median rent is $2,206 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Potomac Mills, VA?

Potomac Mills 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 Potomac Mills, VA a Good Place to Live?

Potomac Mills is a small town of 6,510 in Virginia, with a median household income of $109,265 and a 3.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Potomac Mills stands out for a well-educated population.

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

All Potomac Mills 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

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

Metric	Potomac Mills, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$498,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,206	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$109,265	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Potomac Mills'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

Metric	Potomac Mills, VA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	38.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Potomac Mills sees average highs of 44.8°F in January and 88.0°F in July, with 47.1 inches of annual precipitation and 13.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Potomac Mills, VA
Average High — January	44.8°F
Average High — July	88.0°F
Annual Precipitation	47.1"
Annual Snowfall	13.4"

Demographics

Metric	Potomac Mills, VA	National Avg
Population	6,510	—
Median Age	37.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	53.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	19.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.1%	18.9%
Asian	12.0%	6.3%
Under 18	30.8%	22.2%
65 and over	10.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lake Ridge, VA 2 mi Dale City, VA 3 mi Woodbridge, VA 3 mi Occoquan, VA 3 mi Leesylvania, VA 3 mi

Potomac Mills vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potomac Mills, VA affordable or expensive?

Potomac Mills's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Potomac Mills roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $498,100 and median rent is $2,206/month.

What is the crime rate in Potomac Mills, VA?

Potomac Mills'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 Potomac Mills?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Potomac Mills, VA a good place to live?

Potomac Mills, VA has a population of 6,510, a median household income of $109,265, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%. 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 Potomac Mills?

Potomac Mills averages 44.8°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.1 inches with about 13.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Potomac Mills?

The population of Potomac Mills, Virginia is 6,510 with a median age of 37.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Potomac Mills?

Key numbers for living in Potomac Mills: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $498,100, median household income $109,265, crime index 71 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Potomac Mills side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.