City Comparison

Annandale vs Henrico: How they compare

Annandale is one of Northern Virginia's most diverse communities, celebrated for its international dining scene. Henrico County is a major Richmond suburb with housing from the urban-adjacent West End to the rural eastern reaches. The details differ. Here is the sourced context for price, schools, commute, taxes, walkability, and reported crime data.

Market Overview

Annandale's median sold price is $720K with homes averaging 26 days on market; Henrico is at $390K and 29 days (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Annandale is pricier ($720K median vs $390K), a difference of about $330K. Annandale moves faster, with homes averaging 26 days on market compared to 29 in Henrico. Henrico offers a lower entry point at $150K–$1.2M.

Annandale

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Henrico

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Median Sold Price

12 months through Aug 2026

$720K

$390K

Avg Days on Market

12 months through Aug 2026

26 days

29 days

Price Range

$174K–$2.2M

$150K–$1.2M

Notable Neighborhoods

Ravensworth, Heritage Hill, Wakefield Chapel Estates, Camelot

Short Pump, Glen Allen, West End, Innsbrook

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Annandale or Henrico more affordable?

Henrico is more affordable with a median sold price of $390K, compared to $720K in Annandale (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. Annandale prices range from $174K–$2.2M. Henrico prices range from $150K–$1.2M.

How do Annandale and Henrico compare?

Annandale is one of Northern Virginia's most diverse communities, celebrated for its international dining scene. Henrico County is a major Richmond suburb with housing from the urban-adjacent West End to the rural eastern reaches. 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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