Birchwood at Brambleton
Brambleton, Virginia
Gainesville, Virginia
What It Is Like to Retire in Gainesville
Gainesville is a very small but extremely affluent town of about 6,000 in northern Virginia, close to Manassas and Washington D.C. Many battles of the Civil War were fought in this region.
Where to Retire in Gainesville and Home Prices
There are at least two active adult community in Gainesville (see link at top left). According to Zillow, the median home value was $672,404 in mid-2023.
What Is Special about Gainesville
Gainesville is an affluent suburb in a historic part of northern Virginia.
What Is Not Special about Gainesville
It is a very small town with not much going on.
Who Will Like Retirement in Gainesville
People who want to retire close to Washington DC but in a more rural setting.
Local Economy Is Driven by
Gainesville is mostly a bedroom community for DC and northern Virginia.
Climate and Physical Environment
Gainesville is west of Manassas and Washington D.C. in northern Virginia. The average July high temperature is 89 and the average January low is 23. The wettest month is May (3").
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
Although Gainesville itself doesn't appear to have many cultural opportunities outside of nearby battlefields, the attractions of Washington D.C. are very close.
Crime
Gainesville crime rate is a little below the national average.
Medical facilities
Prince William Hospital, 9 miles away in Manassas, is the closest hospital.
Transportation
Washinton's Dulles airport is about 20 miles away.
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