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South Riding, VA vs Manassas, VA

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Are people in Manassas older or younger than people in South Riding?
- The Median Age in Manassas is 1.9 years younger than in South Riding.

Are housing costs cheaper in Manassas or South Riding?
- Manassas housing costs are 19.6% less expensive than South Riding housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Manassas or South Riding?
- The average commute for residents of Manassas is 3.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of South Riding.

Things to do in South Riding?
South Riding VA sits southwest Dulles inside Loudoun County home to several popular vineyards along with equestrian centers giving visitors a chance to take horseback riding lessons and get outdoors in Virginia’s countryside.

Things to do in Manassas?
Manassas, Virginia is situated in Prince William county providing visitors leisure areas such as The Splash Down WaterPark while also having restaurants like Sugo Trattoria & Pizzeria plus entertainment opportunities at Splash Down Manassas.

 South Riding, VAManassas, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,596329,725,481
 Median Income$170,456  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3538.4
 Avg. Home Price$611,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time37.6  Unlock26.38
Reviews for South Riding    2 Reviews

I’ve lived here for ten years and have seen this place go from a lovely new development to a crime riddled suburb of the DC metro. COVID transitional persons leaving the  More

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Phillip · 

Crime has risen dramatically as the lower social classes move in. The area is no longer friendly or neighborly. It's crowded, noisy, and dirty. Families often rent  More

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Reviews for Manassas    19 Reviews

Hi all: Looking for some insider info. I am from Boston. My husband was transferred down to Herndon, VA, and my son is going to George Mason University, so we are  More

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Over 10 years ago

Affordable living 40 minutes outside of  More

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I live in a subdivision outside the City of Manassas (the Sudley Subdivision) a couple of miles from the Manassas Battlefield National Park. I love the history of the  More

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