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A Virginia Leader in Business and Jobs

The City of Manassas is a regional hub for industries in aerospace, government contracting, healthcare, and manufacturing. We have what businesses need: a highly educated workforce with access to major universities and first-class training providers.

  • 86% of population have post-HS education, 32% have Bachelor’s degree or higher
  • 75% of Northern Virginia’s highly educated/qualified workforce lives within a 30-mile commute of the City of Manassas
  • 7th highest average weekly wages in Virginia
  • Population – 15% growth since 2010

Manassas has become a regional employment hub for major industries from aerospace to homeland security to manufacturing. More people commute into the City for work than out each day, making us a net importer of labor.

  • Micron, Lockheed Martin, UVA Health, Aurora Flight Sciences, BAE Systems are a few of the companies that have established thriving businesses in a City known for promoting free enterprise and innovation.
  • Few are aware that more people commute into the City of Manassas for work, than out, making us a net importer of labor.
  • The City welcomes 21,000 in-commuters.

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