University Center, Virginia
University Center is a community of 3,923 people in Loudoun County, Virginia.
Why visit University Center
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 57 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Cordoba University, Belmont Manor House and Broad Run Bridge and Tollhouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in University Center
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About University Center
University Center is a census-designated place (CDP) in Loudoun County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, University Center had a population of 3,969. Mailing addresses in the community are for Ashburn.
From the Wikipedia article University Center, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Cordoba University
School · 1.0 mi
Islamic university in Virginia, United States
Museums and landmarks6
Belmont Manor House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Human settlement in Virginia, United States of America
Broad Run Bridge and Tollhouse
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Arch bridge in Virginia, United States of America
Janelia
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Building in Virginia, United States
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Mount Nebo
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Broad Run Tollhouse
Monument and historic site · 1.3 mi
45290 Russell Branch Parkway
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes57
Ashburn Village Inn Tap & Grill
Diner · American · 1.3 mi
20020 Ashbrook Commons Plaza, Ashburn
Mo-Fr 11:00-02:00; Sa-Su 09:00-02:00
Silver Diner
Restaurant · American, Diner · 1.0 mi
20530 Heron Overlook Plaza, Ashburn
Mo-Th 07:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-01:00; Su 07:00-24:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
44735 Thorndike Street, Ashburn
Mo-Fr 05:00-22:00; Sa 05:30-22:00; Su 06:00-21:00
Texas Roadhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 0.9 mi
19990 Riverside Commons Plaza, Ashburn
Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr 16:00-23:00; Sa 11:30-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Akira Sushi
Restaurant · Sushi · 1.3 mi
Tu-Fr 11:30-14:30, Mo-Fr 17:00-22:00, Sa 12:00-22:00, Su 16:00-21:00
Moby Dick House of Kabob
Restaurant · Kebab · 1.3 mi
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00; Sa 11:00-22:00
Nando's
Restaurant · Chicken, Portuguese · 0.8 mi
20556 Easthampton Plaza, Ashburn
Su-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00
45 more on the map.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship3
Ashburn Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Galilee United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.5 mi
45425 Winding Road, Sterling
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries44
Healthcare2
Map of University Center
135 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 25°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 26°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 33°F | 3.8 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 43°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 74°F | 53°F | 4.9 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 62°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 67°F | 4.1 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 66°F | 3.6 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 58°F | 4.1 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 45°F | 4.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 35°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 29°F | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Wfo Sterling (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Loudoun County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-09-11: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
- 2016-03-07: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-11-26: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- One Loudoun 1 mi southwest, about 2 min by car
- Kincora 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- Lansdowne 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Ashburn 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Cascades 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Dulles Town Center 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Goose Creek Village 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Sterling 5 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Sugarland Run 5 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Lowes Island 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 2019-09-27 14 49 13 View east along Virginia State Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) from the overpass for Virginia State Route 607 (Loudoun County Parkway) on the edge of University Center and Ashburn in..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-09-27 14 46 41 View west along Virginia State Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) from the overpass for Virginia State Route 607 (Loudoun County Parkway) on the edge of University Center and Ashburn in..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-09-20 10 00 50 View west along Virginia State Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) at the exit for Virginia State Route 607 (Loudoun County Parkway) on the edge of University Center and Ashburn in..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2017-10-12 12 35 06 View east along Virginia State Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) at the exit for Virginia State Route 28 SOUTH (Dulles Airport, Centreville) on the edge of University Center and..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-09-20 16 58 37 View east along Virginia State Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) at the exit for Virginia State Route 28 SOUTH (Dulles Airport, Centreville) on the edge of University Center and..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AshburnPresbyterianChurch, Cecouchman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BROAD RUN BRIDGE AND TOLLHOUSE; LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BELMONT MANOR HOUSE, LOUDOUN COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mount Nebo, Poolesville, Montgomery County, MD, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- TDA Specialist Max Green presents at training course about family assistance programs (15344415592), NTSBgov, Public domain
- 2019-09-20 16 54 11 View east along Virginia State Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) at the exit for Virginia State Route 607 (Loudoun County Parkway) in Ashburn, Loudoun County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Picture of Goombay Punch Bottle and Can, The Neon Narwhal, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Leaving Lisbon, Gingerayyle, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2014-05-13 19 17 30 Thunderstorm developing at One Loudoun in Ashburn, Loudoun County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2019-09-20 10 03 34 View west along Virginia State Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) at the exit for Virginia State Route 2020 (Ashburn Village Boulevard) on the edge of Lansdowne and Ashburn in Loudoun..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-10-05 12 47 23 The top of a stratus cloud layer over Ashburn, Loudoun County, Virginia viewed from an airplane which had just taken off from Washington Dulles International Airport, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tsien Lab Janelia Research Campus, Erin Rod, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-10-05 12 47 17 The top of a stratus cloud layer over Ashburn, Loudoun County, Virginia viewed from an airplane which had just taken off from Washington Dulles International Airport, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Janelia Farm, rexignis, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2019-09-27 14 40 50 View east along Virginia State Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) from the overpass for Virginia State Route 2020 (Ashburn Village Boulevard) on the edge of Lansdowne and Ashburn in..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-09-27 14 39 49 View west along Virginia State Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) from the overpass for Virginia State Route 2020 (Ashburn Village Boulevard) on the edge of Lansdowne and Ashburn in..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aeriel photo of the Potomac river by Selden island, MD, Magpieturtle, CC BY 4.0
- 2019-10-02 10 22 50 View west along Virginia State Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) from the overpass for the ramp from Virginia State Route 28 northbound to Virginia State Route 7 westbound in Ashburn..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-10-02 10 24 05 View east along Virginia State Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) from the overpass for the ramp from Virginia State Route 28 northbound to Virginia State Route 7 westbound in Ashburn..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Neighborhood in Potomac Green, Virginia, Vahurzpu, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-10-02 10 28 03 View west along Virginia State Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) from the overpass for the ramp from Virginia State Route 7 westbound to Virginia State Route 28 southbound in Dulles..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-10-02 10 28 17 View east along Virginia State Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) from the overpass for the ramp from Virginia State Route 7 westbound to Virginia State Route 28 southbound in Dulles..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-09-20 16 48 56 View east along Virginia State Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) at the exit for Virginia State Route 2020 (Ashburn Village Boulevard) on the edge of Lansdowne and Ashburn in Loudoun..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
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