Triangle, VA

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Population
10,450
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
109 ft
Median Home Value
$505,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,554/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$109,693
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Triangle is a small Northern Virginia community tucked right between two massive neighbors: Marine Corps Base Quantico to the south and Prince William Forest Park to the west. Because of this setup, the area has a strong military presence alongside easy access to wide-open green space. The National Museum of the Marine Corps stands right at the main gateway off Interstate 95 and Route 1, serving as an unmistakable landmark for the community. Between the base and the woods, Triangle offers established residential neighborhoods anchored by local shops, restaurants, and everyday services along the Route 1 corridor.

Getting around the region is relatively straightforward thanks to direct access to both Route 1 and I-95. While local errands are centered along the main highway, commuters heading north toward Alexandria or Washington, D.C., have several solid alternatives to driving. The Quantico VRE station is just down the road for a convenient rail commute, and OmniRide provides local bus routes and on-demand transit across Triangle and Dumfries. A large share of residents work on base, in defense contracting, or with regional government agencies across Northern Virginia.

One of the standout perks of moving to Triangle is having Prince William Forest Park right in your backyard. As the largest protected natural area in the D.C. metro region, the park features over 35 miles of wooded hiking trails, scenic biking paths, and historic rustic cabins. It gives the community a quiet, peaceful retreat where you can spend your weekends outdoors while still keeping all the conveniences and commuter links of Northern Virginia close at hand.

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