Summary answer: Stafford's growing commercial and data center tax base (which grew 9% recently, above the national average) supports the county's finances without necessarily raising residential home values directly — the honest driver of residential appreciation here is steady NOVA-migration and Quantico-adjacent demand rather than any single new development.
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What's actually happening
| Factor | Relevance to Stafford |
|---|---|
| Quantico-adjacent military demand | A consistent, recession-resistant demand driver |
| Growing commercial/data center tax base | Helps county finances, indirect effect on residential values |
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