City Comparison

Arlington vs Lexington Park: How they compare

Arlington offers urban energy with a neighborhood feel. Lexington Park is a community in St. Both are strong options, but the details matter. Here is how they compare across price, schools, commute, taxes, walkability, and safety.

Market Overview

Arlington's median sold price is $730K with homes averaging 37 days on market; Lexington Park is at $399K and 34 days (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Jul 2026). Arlington is pricier ($730K median vs $399K), a difference of about $331K. Lexington Park moves faster, with homes averaging 34 days on market compared to 37 in Arlington. Lexington Park offers a lower entry point at $150K–$600K.

Arlington

VA

Lexington Park

MD

Median Sold Price

12 months through Jul 2026

$730K

$399K

Avg Days on Market

12 months through Jul 2026

37 days

34 days

Price Range

$350K–$2.5M

$150K–$600K

Notable Neighborhoods

Ballston, Clarendon, Crystal City, Pentagon City

Town Center, Willows, San Souci, Wildewood

VA

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlington or Lexington Park more affordable?

Lexington Park is more affordable with a median sold price of $399K, compared to $730K in Arlington (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Jul 2026). Both cities offer a wide range of housing options, from condos and townhomes to single-family homes. Arlington prices range from $350K–$2.5M. Lexington Park prices range from $150K–$600K.

How do Arlington and Lexington Park compare?

Arlington offers urban energy with a neighborhood feel. Lexington Park is a community in St. The right choice depends on your priorities: budget, commute length, home types, and neighborhood feel. smover can connect you with a verified agent in either city.

Median sold prices and days on market are 12-month aggregates of settled sales in smover's records, through Jul 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 August 2026.

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