A town of 910, settled in 1765. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
The thing Occoquan does most differently from other towns.
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Ordered by what stands out in Occoquan. Another town gets a different order.
Occoquan has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 27°, and about 13 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Most working residents leave Occoquan for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Washington (7%), Arlington (6%) and Alexandria (5%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
Occoquan's reported crime rate is well below Virginia's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. Violent crime is rare: 1 reported in 2025.
Occoquan beats the Virginia average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
| What stands out | Occoquan | VA |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14.1% | 11.1% |
| More smokers | 15.2% | 12.2% |
| Fewer adults screened for colon cancer | 62.8% | 67.4% |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. River Mill Park | — | 1 |
The median sale price was $695,000 in May 2026.
2 places in Occoquan on the National Register of Historic Places.
Town in Virginia
Occoquan () is a town in eastern Prince William County, Virginia, United States, founded in 1804. As of the 2020 census, Occoquan had a population of 1,035. The current mayor is Earnest W. Porta Jr. Today, the town is a restored artists' community, with shops, outdoor dining, ghost walks, and a town boat dock, as well as historic buildings dating back to the 19th century.
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