Occoquan is a historic river community with a three-hundred-year heritage and yet, within walking distance from any point in town, you will find a compelling blend of the traditional and the innovative, the relaxed and the vibrant, the past and the present. Home to over one-thousand residents, Occoquan’s economy includes an eclectic mix of more than fifty small retail shops and numerous dining experiences. Occoquan is part of a regional arts and cultural district and hosts several art cooperatives whose members work in a variety of media. The Town is popular for its beautiful parks and trails, as well as water activities on the river that shares our name. Located in Prince William County in Northern Virginia, Occoquan is a full-service Town government with six full-time Town employees, three part-time permanent Town employees and an additional dedicated police force. The annual Town budget is approximately one million dollars.