City Comparison

Alexandria vs Haymarket: How they compare

Historic Old Town charm meets modern living in Alexandria. Haymarket is a picturesque town at the foot of the Bull Run Mountains in western Prince William County. The details differ. Here is the sourced context for price, schools, commute, taxes, walkability, and reported crime data.

Market Overview

Alexandria's median sold price is $675K with homes averaging 32 days on market; Haymarket is at $753K and 21 days (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Haymarket is pricier ($753K median vs $675K), a difference of about $78K. Haymarket moves faster, with homes averaging 21 days on market compared to 32 in Alexandria. Alexandria offers a lower entry point at $300K–$2M.

Alexandria

VA

Haymarket

VA

Median Sold Price

12 months through Aug 2026

$675K

$753K

Avg Days on Market

12 months through Aug 2026

32 days

21 days

Price Range

$300K–$2M

$407K–$2.2M

Notable Neighborhoods

Old Town, Del Ray, Rosemont, Potomac Yard

Dominion Valley, Piedmont, Heathcote Commons, Regency at Dominion Valley

VA

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexandria or Haymarket more affordable?

Alexandria is more affordable with a median sold price of $675K, compared to $753K in Haymarket (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Both cities offer a wide range of housing options, from condos and townhomes to single-family homes. Alexandria prices range from $300K–$2M. Haymarket prices range from $407K–$2.2M.

How do Alexandria and Haymarket compare?

Historic Old Town charm meets modern living in Alexandria. Haymarket is a picturesque town at the foot of the Bull Run Mountains in western Prince William County. The right choice depends on your priorities: budget, commute length, home types, and neighborhood feel. smover lets you compare agent profiles and available transaction records in either city.

Median sold prices and days on market are 12-month aggregates of settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026. School data from Virginia DOE, Maryland MSDE, and DC OSSE public reports. Property tax rates from Virginia Dept. of Taxation (2024). Walkability scores from Walk Score (2024). Crime data from FBI UCR and Virginia State Police (2023). Commute times are approximate rush-hour estimates. Updated September 2026.

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