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One of Dale City’s earliest commuter neighborhoods
In a community known for its proximity to Washington, D.C., Darbydale offers quiet suburbia just minutes from Interstate 95 and several major shopping centers. In the 1960s, Darbydale was the fourth of more than a dozen neighborhoods built in Dale City. This Woodbridge suburb, about 30 miles south of D.C., was developed alphabetically with ‘dale’ at the end of each neighborhood name. “Dale City was literally built along Interstate 95 for commuters,” says Beth Grant, a Realtor with Samson Properties who has sold several homes in the area. “If the neighborhood name is at the beginning of the alphabet, then you live closer to the highway.” Aside from the city, locals can also drive to Prince William Forest Park, a camping and hiking hub, and several regional shopping centers, like the open-air Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center.
Darbydale is an artfully laid out neighborhood surrounded by nature.
Discover the peaceful cul-de-sacs in Darbydale with homes resting on lush green yards.
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Darbydale homes can have large lawns
Homes built between the 1960s and '90s dot Darbydale’s winding asphalt roads. Colonial Revivals often sit on quarter-acre lots adorned with ornamental shrubs. American elm trees shade split foyers and ranch styles, typically made of red-brick and vinyl facades. Houses usually have three to five bedrooms and driveways. Buying here can cost between $465,000 and $600,000, a range similar to a Prince William County home’s average $550,000 selling price.
Brick colonial revival homes are common in areas of Darbydale.
Discover your dream home in the peaceful neighborhood of Darbydale.
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Darbydale is near Interstate 95
Though some streets in Darbydale have sidewalks, it’s still a car-dependent community. I-95 is less than 3 miles east of the neighborhood. Washington, D.C., is another 25-mile drive north on the highway, though Grant warns that traffic can make that drive take over an hour. “The commute is brutal, but people still do it,” she says. “After work on a Friday, you can sit in traffic for like an hour and barely move an inch.” Commuters can park at the OmniRide Commuter Lot, 3 miles east, to ride a bus into D.C. or hop in a carpool to drive on I-95’s HOV lanes. A few OmniRide bus stops are also in the neighborhood on Darbydale Avenue and Dale Boulevard. Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is the closest hospital, 4 miles east, and the Rippon train station is 6 miles in the same direction. The station follows the Virginia Railway Express’s Fredericksburg Line, reaching Union Station in under 2 hours. Dulles International Airport is a 40-mile drive to the northwest, while the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is less than 30 miles northeast.
Groceries at a Dale City intersection and proximity to Stoneridge at Potomac Town Center
Less than 2 miles north of the neighborhood, the intersection of Dale Boulevard and Minnieville Road is home to numerous shopping strips with grocery stores including Giant and Safeway, as well as Petco. Fast-food drive-throughs like Wendy’s and Taco Bell, and a few locally owned spots, are in the same area. Whole chickens spin on a spit behind the red counter at KikiRiki, where Peruvian food is served on Styrofoam plates. Even with proximity to this intersection, Grant says people still drive about 3 miles east to Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center. “It’s a walkable shopping center, and it has the only Apple store within a 30-mile radius.” As shoppers walk along the Stoneridge’s sidewalks, they can pop into other retailers like Carhartt, REI and Warby Parker. Potomac Mills is an indoor mall in the same area with over 100 retailers, from Nike to Bloomingdale’s. Big-box stores like IKEA and Walmart Supercenter sit in the parking lot, but Grant says the mall is less popular with locals. “It’s easy to go grocery shopping on weekdays,” she says. “But once the weekend rolls around, most people in the area try to avoid shopping there because it just gets way too busy.”
Head to Giant for groceries and fresh produce near Darbydale.
Darbydale residents restock the pantry with groceries from Safeway.
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B grades and higher for Prince William County Public Schools
Children can attend Henderson Elementary School, graded an A-minus by Niche, and Potomac Middle School, earning a B-minus. They may continue to B-rated Potomac High School, which offers specialty programs in welding, culinary arts and cybersecurity.
Potomac High is a highly rated school in Darbydale.
Potomac Middle School faithfully serves the community of Darbydale.
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Nearby indoor recreation and camping at Prince William Forest Park
Darbydale is near several indoor community hubs, like the Dale City Library, 2 miles north of the neighborhood. Toddlers and parents gather in the kids’ section for story times every Wednesday. Other regular events include painting classes and a book club for adults. The Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center is in a red-brick building down the street. Kids can take ballet classes in the dance studio or play in the Dale City Little League on the baseball diamond outside. Blue and white tiling surrounds the indoor lap lane pool, which holds adult water aerobics and youth swim classes. Grant says people also drive 12 miles south to the 15,000-acre Prince William Forest Park. “It’s the largest park in the county. People love to go camping and hiking there at the beginning of fall when the leaves are changing.” At the beginning of World War II, the Office of Strategic Services used the area’s lush landscape as a training ground for spies as they learned to decipher codes, detonate explosives and gather intelligence. Today, hikers and bikers can trek the park’s 37 miles of trailway, covered in yellow poplar and red maple trees. Campers will find grounds for tents, RVs, and five cabins to rent.
Prince William Forest Park is a popular spot for nature lovers to escape in Triangle Virginia.
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Parks in this Area
K-9 Gunner Memorial Dog Park
Cloverdale Park
Prince William Forest Park
Anne Moncure Wall Park
Rollingwood Village Park
Brittany Neighborhood Park Playground
Birchdale Recreation Center
Basketball
Pool
Skateboard
Transit
Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
41 min drive
Bus
Darbydale Ave & Danville Rd
Bus
Cardinal Dr & George Frye Cir
Bus
Dale Blvd & Forestdale Ave
Darbydale Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Darbydale, Dale City sell after 88 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Darbydale, Dale City over the last 12 months is $312,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Spacious Brick home with finished walkout basement to large fenced yard. Basement complete with LVP floors, 4th bedroom, full bath and Fireplace in Rec Room. Main level living room and dining room enjoy screened porch and view of privacy-fenced back yard, mature evergreens around perimeter and patio.. Main level wood floors, upgraded ceiling fans. Oh yes, Kitchen in granite and stainless with
All Offers due by noon on 7/30/25. Nestled on a 0.23-acre lot, this Cape Cod-style home blends timeless character with today’s comforts. Four spacious bedrooms and 2.5 baths offer room for family and guests, while hardwood and ceramic tile floors create a warm, open feel throughout. Sunlight pours into the eat-in kitchen—complete with gas range, built-in microwave, and refrigerator—making every
Well-maintained Raised Rambler for sale. The roof, siding, and windows have been replaced in the past two years, ensuring a solid investment in your new home. This move-in-ready property features beautiful, gleaming hardwood floors on the main level and elegant ceramic tiles in the kitchen and dining area.The interior has been freshly painted, and the modern kitchen is equipped with
Welcome to your new home in Dale City! Discover comfort, charm, and space in this well-appointed 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom brick front split foyer situated on a serene 0.22-acre lot. Endless potential in this home! With a private driveway, mature landscaping, and a tree-lined backdrop, this home offers the perfect blend of privacy and convenience. As you step inside, you're greeted by
Property Id: 1772685Newly built one bedroom one bathroom apartment .newly built sidewalk. Counter top kitchen stove . Complete privacy from upstairs and downstairs people's. Single or couple encouraging.month to month basis.utilities included.no laundry.
Welcome to your new home in the heart of Dale City/Woodbridge, close to everything -- I-95, retail, restaurants, bus routes, entertainment. This home is spotlessly clean top to bottom and has new paint on virtually all surfaces. Brand new stainless steel appliances have been put in the large kitchen, complemented by recent new cabinets, and there is plenty of counter space for multiple cooks.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,510
Median Age
36
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$107,382
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$133,096
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
75.5%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
25.9%
Advanced Degrees
10.5%
% Population in Labor Force
77.8%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
19''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
3/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
3/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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