Market Overview
Ashburn's median sold price is $729K with homes averaging 29 days on market; McLean is at $1.4M and 41 days (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). McLean is pricier ($1.4M median vs $729K), a difference of about $621K. Ashburn moves faster, with homes averaging 29 days on market compared to 41 in McLean. Ashburn offers a lower entry point at $350K–$1.2M.
Ashburn
VA
McLean
VA
Median Sold Price
12 months through Aug 2026
$729K
$1.4M
Avg Days on Market
12 months through Aug 2026
29 days
41 days
Price Range
$350K–$1.2M
$700K–$5M+
Notable Neighborhoods
Broadlands, Brambleton, Lansdowne, One Loudoun
Langley Farms, Chain Bridge Forest, Broyhill Langley Estates, McLean Hamlet
Property Tax
On a $729K home in Ashburn, you would pay ~$6,339/yr in property tax. In McLean, a $1.4M home costs ~$14,985/yr. Ashburn has the lower rate at $0.870 per $100 of assessed value.
Ashburn
VA
McLean
VA
Rate per $100
$0.870
$1.110
Est. Annual Tax
Based on median home price
$6,339/yr
$14,985/yr
Notes
Loudoun County rate
Fairfax County rate
Walkability
McLean is more walkable with a Walk Score of 28 (Car-Dependent), compared to 28 in Ashburn. Transit scores: Ashburn (22) vs McLean (22). Walkability varies significantly by neighborhood. Urban corridors like Broadlands and Langley Farms score much higher than suburban areas.
Ashburn
VA
McLean
VA
Walk Score
Transit Score
22
22
Bike Score
35
32
Safety
McLean is rated "Very Safe" with a total crime rate 60% below Virginia average. Ashburn is rated "Very Safe" (57% below Virginia average). Both cities compare favorably to the Virginia state average. Crime rates vary by neighborhood, so check specific areas when house hunting.
Ashburn
VA
McLean
VA
Safety Rating
Violent Crime
0.4/1K
0.3/1K
Property Crime
6.9/1K
6.5/1K
vs Virginia Avg
57% below Virginia average
60% below Virginia average
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ashburn or McLean more affordable?
Ashburn is more affordable with a median sold price of $729K, compared to $1.4M in McLean (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. Ashburn prices range from $350K–$1.2M. McLean prices range from $700K–$5M+.
What are property taxes in Ashburn vs McLean?
Ashburn has a property tax rate of $0.870 per $100 (~$6,339/yr on a $729K home). McLean's rate is $1.110 per $100 (~$14,985/yr on a $1.4M home). Tax rates are set annually by each locality.
How do Ashburn and McLean compare?
Ashburn is one of Loudoun County's fastest-growing communities. McLean is synonymous with luxury living in Northern Virginia. 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 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 August 2026.