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Dale City, VA

Dale City is a census-designated place (CDP) in Prince William County, Virginia, United States, located 25 miles (40 km) southwest of Washington, D.C. It is an annex of Woodbridge, Virginia. As of 2020, the total population was 72,088.

The community is roughly bounded by Hoadly Road to the northwest, Prince William Parkway to the north, Smoketown Road to the northeast, Gideon Drive to the east, and Cardinal Drive to the south.

Dale City is located at 38°38′54″N 77°20′32″W (38.648284, −77.342350). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 15.0 square miles (39.0 km²), all of it land.

Dale City was the idea of a real estate developer, Cecil Don Hylton, who chose the term because it aptly describes the "hills and dales" of the rolling Virginia Piedmont, where he developed the community. Hylton began his career as a "huckster", a young man who sold farm goods and produce at the farmers' market in Washington, DC. He later began a sod business after several requests from his regular clients. He ran several dozen trucks and pioneered new technologies in the industry. After the post-war housing boom, he moved into homebuilding. Throughout his career, he constructed apartments, commercial shopping centers, and over 22,000 homes. Along the way, he began his own sewer company, Dale Service Company, as well as the first cable television company in Prince William County.

His company, Hylton Enterprises, began in Dale City in 1960 approximately 1 mile east of Interstate 95, and continued to build west towards Hoadly Road (State Route 642). By 1969, the first six communities were completed. Many more were added in the 1970s and 1980s.

Several places in Dale City are named after Hylton, such as C.D. Hylton High School and the Hylton Memorial Chapel. More recently, the Hylton Foundation underwrote a major new addition to Potomac Hospital in nearby Woodbridge. Hylton's companies have branched into new markets, especially real estate of existing houses. Hylton Realty now sells property in and near Dale City. Hylton Enterprises manages commercial properties still controlled by the Hylton family, including several shopping centers, as well as several oddly-shaped parcels of unimproved land. These parcels were land that could not be built on or were proffered to the county; Andrew Leitch Park is one such parcel that has been given to the local Park Authority.

Because Dale City was built before most of eastern Prince William County was developed, it has its own water and sewer systems, separate from the ones in Occoquan, Woodbridge, Dumfries, Triangle, and Lake Ridge. Water service is provided by Virginia-American Water Company, and since 2013, Virginia-American also provided sewer service to Dale City through their purchase of the Dale Service Corporation.

Russell House and Store is a historic early 19th-century building, located on Minnieville Road.

Health and wellness are paramount in Dale City, evident in its numerous parks, recreational facilities, and healthcare services. Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center stands as a cornerstone, offering comprehensive medical care to the community. Experience therapeutic massage at Elements Massage. Discover personalized treatments to relieve stress, pain, and tension for a healthier body and mind. Restore balance and wellness at Massage Heights. Enjoy customized massages, skincare treatments, and aromatherapy for a rejuvenating experience. Unwind with massages and facials at Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa. Experience relaxation and skincare services in a tranquil spa environment. Discover the benefits of therapeutic massage at LaVida Massage of Fredericksburg. Experience customized treatments to improve mobility, reduce pain, and promote overall well-being. Advanced Family Chiropractic offers personalized chiropractic care for individuals of all ages. Their services include spinal adjustments, corrective exercises, nutritional counseling, and lifestyle advice to promote overall wellness and pain relief.

The top sites in Dale City, VA: Waterworks Waterpark, Leesylvania State Park, Prince William Forest Park.

ZIP code: 22193. Population: 72,062 (2020). Area code(s): 571, 703. Elevation: 230 ft (70 m). Area: 14.25 sq mi (39.0 km²).

FAQs

Is Dale City, VA a good place to live?

Living in Dale City offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Dale City, there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Dale City and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Dale City are above average.

Are Woodbridge and Dale City the same?

Dale City was developed as a planned community by Cecil Don Hylton in the 1960s and 1970s. Both Dale City and Lake Ridge were annexed into Woodbridge and are considered part of Woodbridge. Dale City is the largest area of Woodbridge with a population of 72,000.

What is Dale City, VA known for?

Dale City is near Potomac Mills Mall. It is the second-largest shopping mall in Northern Virginia and the largest outlet mall in the United States. Across from Nottingdale and next to the Mapledale communities is Andrew Leitch Park, which includes a water park.

Sources

Prince William County

Wikipedia

Dc Real Estate Mama

Niche

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center

Elements Massage

Massage Heights

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

LaVida Massage of Fredericksburg

Advanced Family Chiropractic

Waterworks Waterpark

Leesylvania State Park

Prince William Forest Park

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