Woodbridge and Prince William County enter February 2026 with rare momentum—historic infrastructure investment, major school funding increases, tax reductions, and a packed calendar of cultural and family events are reshaping lifestyle appeal and long-term property values across Northern Virginia.

The largest costs for relocating to Woodbridge are housing and commuting. With median home values near $495,000 and significant transit costs for D.C. workers, a generic budget won't cut it. Learn how to anchor your financial plan around realities like HOA fees, property taxes, and the true cost of the daily commute to avoid surprises at closing.

For most buyers in Woodbridge, VA, move-in ready is the safer choice when you need a predictable timeline and you don’t have a big cash cushion after closing. A fixer-upper can make sense when the price discount is real, you have reserves for surprises, and you can handle delays. The decision comes down to all-in cost + timeline risk, not just the list