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Everything you need to know before moving to Dumfries VA 22026. Is Dumfries VA safe? Is Dumfries VA a good place to live? The data below covers it. Demographics, public and private schools, FBI and state crime stats, air quality, climate, and top-rated restaurants. Live data from public APIs. No signup, no email required.

ZIP 22026: Dumfries, VA at a Glance

Prince William County

People & Housing in Dumfries VA

Is Dumfries VA a good place to live? Median income, housing, and who calls ZIP 22026 home.

Suburban

Population

19,938

Total people living in this ZIP. Bigger or smaller isn't better. Just how busy the area is.

Mixed

Median Age

32.2 yrs

Half the residents are older than this, half younger. A quick snapshot of who lives here.

Nat'l avg: 38.9 yrs

Upper Income

Median Household Income

$112,077

What the typical household earns per year. Higher usually means a more affluent area.

Nat'l avg: $74,580

Expensive

Median Home Value

$413,000

What the typical owner-occupied home is worth. Use it to gauge if home prices fit your budget.

Nat'l avg: $281,900

Pricey

Median Rent

$1,706 /mo

Average monthly rent. Lower means more affordable for renters.

Nat'l avg: $1,402 /mo

Owner Heavy

Owner-Occupied

68.5%

Share of homes lived in by their owners. Higher often signals a more settled, established neighborhood.

Nat'l avg: 64.7%

Mixed Education

Bachelor's or Higher

37.7%

Share of adults 25+ who finished college. Often tracks with stronger job markets and schools.

Nat'l avg: 35.4%

Long Commute

Mean Commute

40 min

How long the typical worker travels to their job each day. Shorter means less time in the car or on transit.

Nat'l avg: 26 min

Crime & Safety in Dumfries VA

Is Dumfries VA safe? Here's what the FBI and local police report for ZIP 22026.

Moderate

Violent Crime Rate

4.6 / 1k

Homicide, robbery, aggravated assault, and sexual assault per 1,000 residents per year.

Moderate

Property Crime Rate

13.1 / 1k

Burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, and arson per 1,000 residents per year.

Moderate

Overall Crime Rate

28.5 / 1k

All reported incidents per 1,000 residents per year, including non-violent and non-property offenses.

Source: Prince William County Police Department. Last 12 months (2025-07-01 to 2026-06-30). Rates per 1,000 residents using ACS population. Dataset.

Restaurants & Cafés Near Dumfries VA

Moving to Dumfries VA 22026? These are the top-rated restaurants and cafés within 5 miles.

20+restaurants20+caféswithin 5 miles

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.1(5,399 reviews)· $$

American

17115 Dumfries Rd, Dumfries, VA 22025, USA

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Woodbridge

4.4(3,483 reviews)

Restaurant

15200 Potomac Town Pl Unit 100, Woodbridge, VA 22191, USA

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

4.3(3,443 reviews)· $$

Italian

14405 Gideon Dr, Woodbridge, VA 22192, USA

Chick-fil-A

4.5(3,371 reviews)· $

Breakfast

3880 Fettler Park Dr, Dumfries, VA 22025, USA

Must Visit

Firepan Korean BBQ and Bar

4.8(3,305 reviews)· $$

Korean

15151 Potomac Town Pl, Woodbridge, VA 22191, USA

McDonald's

3.7(2,606 reviews)· $

American

17340 Dumfries Rd, Dumfries, VA 22026, USA

Schools Near Dumfries VA

Moving to Dumfries VA 22026? Public and private schools closest to this ZIP, with the ones parents typically look at.

15elementary5middle4highwithin 5 miles · 21 public · 5 private

ST JOHN PAUL THE GREAT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

Private

High· 0.3 mi away

· Catholic· 621 students

17700 DOMINICAN DR, DUMFRIES, VA, 22026

Covington-Harper Elementary

Public

Elementary· 0.4 mi away

Grades PK to 05

2500 River Heritage Blvd., Dumfries, VA, 22026

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Potomac Shores Middle

Public

Middle· 0.4 mi away

Grades 06 to 08

17851 Woods View Drive, Dumfries, VA, 22026

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Swans Creek Elementary

Public

Elementary· 0.8 mi away

Grades PK to 05

17700 Wayside Dr., Dumfries, VA, 22026

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River Oaks Elementary

Public

Elementary· 1.2 mi away

Grades PK to 05

14800 Darbydale Avenue, Woodbridge, VA, 22193

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Graham Park Middle

Public

Middle· 1.7 mi away

Grades 06 to 08

3613 Graham Park Rd, Triangle, VA, 22172

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Mary Williams Elementary

Public

Elementary· 1.9 mi away

Grades PK to 05

3100 Panther Pride Drive, Dumfries, VA, 22026

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Potomac Middle

Public

Middle· 2.0 mi away

Grades 06 to 08

3130 Panther Pride Drive, Dumfries, VA, 22026

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Dumfries Elementary

Public

Elementary· 2.1 mi away

Grades PK to 05

3990 Cameron St, Dumfries, VA, 22026

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Triangle Elementary

Public

Elementary· 2.3 mi away

Grades PK to 05

3615 Lions Field Rd, Triangle, VA, 22172

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Potomac High

Public

High· 2.3 mi away

Grades 09 to 12

3401 Panther Pride Drive, Dumfries, VA, 22026

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ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI SCHOOL

Private

Elementary· 2.4 mi away

· Catholic· 246 students

18825 FULLER HEIGHTS RD, TRIANGLE, VA, 22172

Public schools: NCES Common Core of Data 2024-25. Private schools: NCES Private School Survey 2021-22 (newest released, biennial).

Air Quality in Dumfries VA

Is Dumfries VA safe to breathe? Live EPA readings for particulates, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and carbon monoxide.

Clean Air

EPA US AQI

The EPA's overall Air Quality Index. 0-50 good, 51-100 moderate, 101+ starts being unhealthy for sensitive groups.

Nat'l avg: 50

Clean

PM2.5

6.1 µg/m³

Tiny particles from car exhaust, fires, and dust that get deep into your lungs. Lower is healthier. EPA's safe limit is 9.

Nat'l avg: 9 µg/m³

Clean

PM10

7.1 µg/m³

Coarser airborne particles like dust and pollen. WHO considers under 15 µg/m³ healthy.

Nat'l avg: 15 µg/m³

Moderate

Ozone

78 µg/m³

Ground-level ozone, the main ingredient in smog. Spikes on hot, sunny days.

Nat'l avg: 100 µg/m³

Low NO2

NO₂

3.8 µg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide, mostly from car exhaust. Higher near busy roads and highways.

Nat'l avg: 10 µg/m³

Low CO

Carbon Monoxide

144 µg/m³

Carbon monoxide from cars, gas heaters, and fires. Outdoor levels in residential areas usually run well below safety limits.

Nat'l avg: 4000 µg/m³

Climate in Dumfries VA (3-yr avg)

Moving to Dumfries VA 22026? Summer highs, winter lows, precipitation, and how hot or cold it actually gets.

Hot

Summer Avg High

87.2°F

How hot a typical summer afternoon gets. Personal taste. Some love it warm.

Mild

Winter Avg Low

31.9°F

How cold a typical winter night gets. Below freezing means real winters.

Comfortable

Annual Rainfall

44"

Total inches of rain per year. U.S. average is around 30 inches.

Minimal

Annual Snowfall

3.5"

Average inches of snow per year. 0-5 mild, 30+ serious winter, shoveling weather.

Hot Often

Days ≥ 90°F / yr

How many days a year feel sweltering. More days = bigger AC bills.

Some Freezes

Days ≤ 32°F / yr

How many days a year hit freezing. More days = bigger heating bills and icy mornings.

Annual Avg High

68.3°F

Average daily high across the year. Useful one-number summary of how warm the area runs.

Annual Avg Low

49.9°F

Average daily low across the year. Together with the high, gives you the typical temperature swing.

Data sources: ZIP geocoding via Zippopotam, demographics from the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS 5-year survey (2022), air quality and climate from Open-Meteo, restaurants from Google Places (powered by Google). National averages from ACS 2022. Census numbers reflect a rolling 5-year average. Air quality reflects the most recent hourly observation. Climate averages cover the 3 most recent calendar years. Restaurant data filtered to 1,000+ reviews within 5 miles. Verify with local sources before making relocation decisions.

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