A detailed Fact Sheet on Stafford County is now available online. Located 40 miles south of Washington, D.C. and 55 miles north of Richmond, Stafford County brings together the easy pace of a rural lifestyle and the energy and opportunity of a growing business community. Rich in history, this is the site of George Washington's boyhood home.
Residents enjoy a wealth of recreational activities.
The Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers provide excellent swimming, fishing and boating. Stafford County's strategic location on the I-95 corridor is ideal for light industrial, warehouse, distribution, research and development, and office parks. Many technology-based firms have located here. And extensive areas are zoned for commercial and industrial expansion. Major employers include Intuit, Colonial Circuits, Geico Insurance, and Capital One Financial Corporation.