The Town FilesPotomac Mills, Virginia
Community in Prince William County · population 6,332 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $582,700
- Household income
- $104,545
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 37.4
Potomac Mills is a community of 6,332 people in Prince William County, Virginia. The median home is worth $582,700, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks more of a college town than 92% of Virginia towns, more vibrant than 85% of Virginia towns, better for first-time buyers than 83% of Virginia towns.
How Potomac Mills ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Potomac Mills is worth $582,700, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 5.6 times the median household income of $104,545, which is more affordable than 8% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $1,956 a month. 76.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Potomac Mills | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $582,700 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $1,956 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $104,545 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.6× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 76.1% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Potomac Mills
| People | Potomac Mills | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.4 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.6% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 32.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.1% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.2% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 8.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 30.0% | — |
| Work from home | 22.4% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 29.8 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.9% | 91.8% |
Weather in Potomac Mills
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 28.3°F. About 41.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.9 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 29 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 76 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Potomac Mills since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 28, 2002 about 9.6 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 124 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on October 13, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 50 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 23, 1999.
Severe weather in Prince William County since 1996
Prince William County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
| March 7, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4262: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Prince William County
Prince William County had 143,345 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,447 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Potomac Mills itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Towns near Potomac Mills
- Lake Ridge, VA2.1 mi · 46,162 people · home $471,200
- Dale City, VA2.6 mi · 72,088 people · home $425,500
- Woodbridge, VA2.6 mi · 44,668 people · home $422,400
- Leesylvania, VA3.4 mi · 21,193 people · home $531,500
- Montclair, VA3.7 mi · 22,279 people · home $577,800
- County Center, VA4.0 mi · 3,787 people · home $588,900
- Laurel Hill, VA4.5 mi · 8,307 people · home $696,000
- Crosspointe, VA5.1 mi · 5,722 people · home $951,400
Potomac Mills questions
Is Potomac Mills, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Potomac Mills scores better for retirees than 6% of Virginia towns and quieter than 6%. 13.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.4).
How much does a house cost in Potomac Mills?
The median owner-occupied home in Potomac Mills is valued at $582,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $104,545, so homes cost about 5.6 times income. Median rent is $1,956 a month.
What is the weather like in Potomac Mills?
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 28.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.0 inches of precipitation a year and 13.9 inches of snow.
Does Potomac Mills get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Potomac Mills since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 28, 2002. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)