Less than 40 miles west of Washington D.C., Haymarket is a growing suburb in Prince William County that offers more of a small town atmosphere compared to the nation’s capital. “We have that hometown feel,” says John Grzejka, team leader of G-Team Realty Group, who has lived in Haymarket since 2005. “Everyone goes to the high school football games on Fridays, we have some fun events throughout the year and its just a very affluent area.” Grzejka says Haymarket was like a ghost town when he moved to Haymarket, but since then, the town has expanded with a growing number of homes and businesses. “Now we have some breweries and wineries with really nice grounds, where you can bring your puppies and listen to live music. They’re also trying to make it more of a walkable downtown.” The small town has a population of 1,545 with a median household income of $153,125, according to U.S. Census data from 2020.
Contemporary homes and resort-style country clubs
Haymarket is full of newer housing developments, most of which feature contemporary townhouses and new traditional single-family homes. Some neighborhoods like Dominion Valley feature Homeowners Associations with country clubs, where residents live on golf courses and have access to clubhouse amenities. “It’s literally like living on a resort,” says Grzejka, who lives in the Piedmont neighborhood. “A lot of these communities like Piedmont have golf, fitness centers, indoor and outdoor pools, pickleball under the lights, and it’s all included in your HOA fee.” About 70% of residents own their homes, while 30% rent. In February 2024, the median sale price was $716,000, up from $645,000 in February 2023. “You get a lot of house for your money compared to other D.C. suburbs like Arlington and those in Fairfax County,” says Grzejka. “That’s one of the big draws.” Homebuyers can find anything from a two-bedroom condo or townhouse for $400,000 to a six-bedroom mansion for $2 million. The median year homes were built is 2006, as brand new homes continue to be developed year after year. Homes tend to sell fast, lasting an average 14 days on the market, typically selling for over the asking price.
Community parks, fishing lakes and a state forest
The Haymarket Park and Playground is the place to go for a casual outing, whether to relax under a tree, eat lunch at a picnic table or play on the jungle gym. For more outdoorsy adventures, locals head to Silver Lake Regional Park. The 23-acre lake is a popular spot for fishing, whether from the bank or out on the water in a kayak or canoe. The park also has 4 miles of nature trails used by hikers and horseback riders. Locals have easy access to Conway Robinson State Forest as well, where they can explore 440 acres of mature woodland. All of the town’s youth sports leagues play at Long Park. For some indoor fun, residents can head to the Haymarket IcePlex for public ice skating, hockey leagues and figure skating.
Big events in a small town
Though Haymarket is a small town, the community goes big for events. Haymarket Day is the biggest event of the year. The street festival, which started in 1988, draws in tens of thousands of people from Haymarket, Gainesville and other nearby communities for a day complete with a parade, local vendors and entertainment. The Haymarket Farmers Market is another popular event held every Sunday from April to November. The town also hosts annual Christmas celebrations and a summer concert. Locals can even watch their favorite national touring musicians at the Jiffy Lube Live amphitheater just 3 miles away in Bristow.
New businesses popping up on Route 55
Haymarket’s town center on Washington Street is lined with local shops and restaurants. Strip malls developed in 2023 have brought in dozens of new businesses, giving residents plenty of options for shopping and dining out, including several breweries and wineries. The two-laned Washington Street, aka Route 55, transitions into a four-laned highway known as John Marshall Highway. That’s where locals can head to the Haymarket Village Center for everyday essentials at Walmart, Kohl’s and The Home Depot.
Commutes to D.C. via I-65 and OmniRide buses
Locals have a few main roads they use to get around town, including VA Route 55, which runs east and west and U.S. Route 15, which runs north and south. Interstate 65 also runs through Haymarket, leading 37 miles east to Washington D.C. Rather than driving, D.C. commuters can take an OmniRide bus to the nation’s capital. There’s also a Virginia Breeze Park and Ride station in Gainesville, which offers rides to cities in every region of the state, with tickets costing anywhere from $15 to $60.
Two high school options through Prince William County Public Schools
Haymarket is served by the second largest school district in Virginia, Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS). It gets an A-minus grade from Niche, which ranks it the third most diverse school district in the state. PWCS has 97 total schools, including 15 high schools, two of which are zoned to Haymarket. Students living on the north side of town attend Battlefield High, while those on the south side go to Gainesville High, which was built in 2021. Students in all grade levels also have the opportunity to attend the school district’s virtual academy.
Crime rate well below national average
The Haymarket Police Department’s most recent crime report comes from 2022. The year had a total of 44 crimes with an overall crime rate 81% below the national average. 2022 had no violent crimes, nine property crimes and the rest were individual crimes. The property crime rate is 3.8 per 1,000 people.
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