Logistics & Advanced Manufacturing
Stafford is home to excellent commuter, passenger and freight services.Locational advantages
- Only 35 miles from Washington DC, yet significantly more affordable
- 25 miles south of the Washington DC Beltway; 50 miles north of Richmond, VA
- Marine Base Quantico, FBI Lab/Academy and NCIS located in Stafford
Transportation
- Interstate I-95 bisects county
- Excellent commuter, passenger, freight rail service
- Stafford Regional Airport, serving corporate, commercial & recreational aircraft
- Major national and international airports within 45 minutes, minimum
- Four major airports within 45 minutes, minimum: Washington Reagan, Dulles International, Richmond International, Baltimore-Washington International
- Four deep water ports serve the county, including: Port of Richmond, Virginia Inland Port, Port of Virginia and Port of Baltimore
- More than 30 short and long-haul trucking companies offer national, regional and interstate carrier service – Several operate terminal facilities in Stafford, including: Estes Express, Wilson Trucking, Southeastern Freight, Consolidated Freightways and McLane Mid-Atlantic
- FedEx’s processing center is located near Stafford Regional Airport
Workforce
- Highly skilled technical workforce eager to work in the county instead of commuting to metro Washington DC
- 60% of the nation’s workforce within a day’s drive
- Over 30% of the population has a college degree; 39% of graduates have advanced degrees
- Nearly 40% population growth in the last decade
- Robust workforce training partnerships
The best value in the region
Stafford County is the closest locality to Washington DC with low taxes and a pro-business commitment.
- Lower Tax Climate (No gross receipts/BPOL tax, aggressive Property Tax Depreciation Schedule, no boat tax, no aircraft tax, low property tax rate)
- Available, affordable land
- Ample energy at low cost
- Highly skilled technical workforce eager to work in the county instead of commuting to metro Washington DC