Market Overview
Bethesda's median sold price is $1.2M with homes averaging 40 days on market; Henrico is at $390K and 29 days (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Bethesda is pricier ($1.2M median vs $390K), a difference of about $840K. Henrico moves faster, with homes averaging 29 days on market compared to 40 in Bethesda. Henrico offers a lower entry point at $150K–$1.2M.
Bethesda
MD
Henrico
VA
Median Sold Price
12 months through Aug 2026
$1.2M
$390K
Avg Days on Market
12 months through Aug 2026
40 days
29 days
Price Range
$400K–$5M+
$150K–$1.2M
Notable Neighborhoods
Downtown Bethesda, Bradley Hills, Burning Tree, Edgemoor
Short Pump, Glen Allen, West End, Innsbrook
Schools
Bethesda has a 93% average SOL pass rate; Henrico has 78% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Bethesda include Walt Whitman High School and Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School; in Henrico, Deep Run High School and Glen Allen High School. See Bethesda schools | See Henrico schools
Bethesda
MD
Henrico
VA
Avg Pass Rate
93%
78%
Public schools
Walt Whitman High School, Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, Thomas W. Pyle Middle School
Deep Run High School, Glen Allen High School, Mills Godwin High School
These are district-wide assessment results. Verify current school assignments, boundaries, and programs with each local district for a specific address.
Commute
Henrico is closer to downtown at ~15 minutes vs ~20 minutes. Bethesda has 2 Metro stations, including Bethesda on the Red line. Major highway access: Bethesda (I-495, I-270, Rt 355), Henrico (I-64, I-95, I-295).
Bethesda
MD
Henrico
VA
Drive to Downtown
~20 min
~15 min
Metro Stations
2 Metro stations (nearest: Bethesda)
No Metro access
Metro Lines
Red
N/A
Major Highways
I-495, I-270, Rt 355
I-64, I-95, I-295, Rt 250, Rt 33
Commuter Rail
None
None
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bethesda or Henrico more affordable?
Henrico is more affordable with a median sold price of $390K, compared to $1.2M in Bethesda (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. Bethesda prices range from $400K–$5M+. Henrico prices range from $150K–$1.2M.
What are the public-school pass rates in Bethesda and Henrico?
Bethesda public schools have a 93% average SOL pass rate; Henrico has 78% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Bethesda include Walt Whitman High School and Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School; in Henrico, Deep Run High School and Glen Allen High School. Pass rates reflect district-wide assessment results; check the specific assigned schools for any address.
Which is easier to commute from, Bethesda or Henrico?
Henrico has the shorter commute to downtown at ~15 minutes vs ~20 minutes. Bethesda has Metro access (Bethesda). Henrico has no direct Metro access.
How do Bethesda and Henrico compare?
Bethesda is one of the wealthiest communities in the D. 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.