Gloucester, MA vs Manassas, VA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Gloucester
64.2
#1710 nationally
Manassas
67
#1474 nationally
Gloucester leads in average commute (25.5 min vs 34 min). Manassas leads in median household income ($110,559 vs $84,465). Manassas leads in cost of living index (125 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gloucester, MA | Manassas, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1710) | 67 (#1474) |
| Population | 29,959 | 42,696 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,115 | $556,241 |
| Median Household Income | $84,465 | $110,559 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 34 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+14.8 |
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64.2 Score
Gloucester, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,115
Population
29,959
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
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D+
67 Score
Manassas, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$556,241
Population
42,696
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Northeast
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