Market Overview
Bristow's median sold price is $719K with homes averaging 19 days on market; Vienna is at $1.1M and 31 days (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Vienna is pricier ($1.1M median vs $719K), a difference of about $404K. Bristow moves faster, with homes averaging 19 days on market compared to 31 in Vienna. Bristow offers a lower entry point at $300K–$900K.
Bristow
VA
Vienna
VA
Median Sold Price
12 months through Aug 2026
$719K
$1.1M
Avg Days on Market
12 months through Aug 2026
19 days
31 days
Price Range
$300K–$900K
$500K–$2.5M
Notable Neighborhoods
Kingsbrooke, Victory Lakes, Braemar, Linton Hall
Downtown Vienna, Westwood Hills, Vienna West, Bowman Heights
Schools
Bristow has a 79% average SOL pass rate; Vienna has 92% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Bristow include Patriot High School and Marsteller Middle School; in Vienna, James Madison High School and Thoreau Middle School. See Bristow schools | See Vienna schools
Bristow
VA
Vienna
VA
Avg Pass Rate
79%
92%
Public schools
Patriot High School, Marsteller Middle School, Bristow Run Elementary
James Madison High School, Thoreau Middle School, Wolftrap Elementary
Pass Rate
Commute
Vienna is closer to downtown at ~25 minutes vs ~50 minutes. Vienna has 1 Metro station, including Vienna/Fairfax-GMU on the Orange line. Major highway access: Bristow (I-66, Rt 28, Rt 29), Vienna (I-66, Rt 123, Rt 29).
Bristow
VA
Vienna
VA
Drive to Downtown
~50 min
~25 min
Metro Stations
No Metro access
1 Metro station (nearest: Vienna/Fairfax-GMU)
Metro Lines
N/A
Orange
Major Highways
I-66, Rt 28, Rt 29
I-66, Rt 123, Rt 29
Commuter Rail
VRE (Manassas line)
None
Walkability
Vienna is more walkable with a Walk Score of 42 (Car-Dependent), compared to 15 in Bristow. Transit scores: Bristow (8) vs Vienna (30). Walkability varies significantly by neighborhood. Urban corridors like Kingsbrooke and Downtown Vienna score much higher than suburban areas.
Bristow
VA
Vienna
VA
Walk Score
Transit Score
8
30
Bike Score
12
48
Safety
Vienna is rated "Very Safe" with a total crime rate 55% below Virginia average. Bristow is rated "Very Safe" (50% below Virginia average). Both cities compare favorably to the Virginia state average. Crime rates vary by neighborhood, so check specific areas when house hunting.
Bristow
VA
Vienna
VA
Safety Rating
Violent Crime
0.6/1K
0.4/1K
Property Crime
7.9/1K
7.2/1K
vs Virginia Avg
50% below Virginia average
55% below Virginia average
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bristow or Vienna more affordable?
Bristow is more affordable with a median sold price of $719K, compared to $1.1M in Vienna (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. Bristow prices range from $300K–$900K. Vienna prices range from $500K–$2.5M.
What are the public-school pass rates in Bristow and Vienna?
Bristow public schools have a 79% average SOL pass rate; Vienna has 92% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Bristow include Patriot High School and Marsteller Middle School; in Vienna, James Madison High School and Thoreau Middle School. Pass rates reflect district-wide assessment results; check the specific assigned schools for any address.
Which is easier to commute from, Bristow or Vienna?
Vienna has the shorter commute to downtown at ~25 minutes vs ~50 minutes. Bristow has no direct Metro access. Vienna has Metro access (Vienna/Fairfax-GMU).
How do Bristow and Vienna compare?
Bristow is a growing community in Prince William County offering spacious newer homes, residential neighborhoods, and convenient access to I-66. Vienna offers a quintessential small-town atmosphere with big-city proximity. 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.