Market Overview
Arlington's median sold price is $727K with homes averaging 38 days on market; Lexington Park is at $400K and 34 days (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Arlington is pricier ($727K median vs $400K), a difference of about $327K. Lexington Park moves faster, with homes averaging 34 days on market compared to 38 in Arlington. Lexington Park offers a lower entry point at $150K–$600K.
Arlington
VA
Lexington Park
MD
Median Sold Price
12 months through Aug 2026
$727K
$400K
Avg Days on Market
12 months through Aug 2026
38 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 $400K, compared to $727K in Arlington (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. 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 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.