Located just 20 miles south of Washington, D.C., and lying on the shores of Occoquan Bay, is Woodbridge, Virginia. The beginning of Woodbridge can be traced back to the 1600s, when Capt. John Smith discovered a region of land that had been occupied by Doegs, a group of Native Americans. Natural resources were plentiful there, and European settlers arrived quickly. Today, the city covers 10.8 square miles, and has a median age of 33.8 (2022). Its economy is mostly driven by retail, construction, and public administration.

Residential architecture in Woodbridge features Colonial and Craftsman styles. The average price of a home here is $454,592, up 7.1% over the past year (Zillow, 2022). Events, such as the Woodbridge Beer Fest, and Taste of Woodbridge, keep residents engaged and entertained throughout all the seasons.

Woodbridge’s major roadways include I-95 and U.S. Route 1. Close to I-95 is Potomac Town Center. This neighborhood mostly consists of apartments and luxury townhomes, and has plenty of amenities on its doorstep. For those who want to live near the water, Belmont Bay is the place to be. The neighborhood of Minnieville, meanwhile, has a suburban feel, and a wider range of housing options. There’s a mix of everything here, from small townhomes to larger, multi-storey dwellings.

Woodbridge is a city that provides quiet suburban living with the big-city buzz of Washington, D.C., just a 36-minute drive away.