Market Overview
Burke's median sold price is $660K with homes averaging 20 days on market; Chesterfield is at $400K and 37 days (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Burke is pricier ($660K median vs $400K), a difference of about $260K. Burke moves faster, with homes averaging 20 days on market compared to 37 in Chesterfield. Chesterfield offers a lower entry point at $150K–$900K.
Burke
VA
Chesterfield
VA
Median Sold Price
12 months through Aug 2026
$660K
$400K
Avg Days on Market
12 months through Aug 2026
20 days
37 days
Price Range
$235K–$1.8M
$150K–$900K
Notable Neighborhoods
Burke Centre, Burke Station Square, Longwood Knolls, Cherry Run
Midlothian, Brandermill, Woodlake, Moseley
Schools
Burke has a 86% average SOL pass rate; Chesterfield has 79% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Burke include Lake Braddock Secondary School and Robinson Secondary School; in Chesterfield, Cosby High School and Clover Hill High School. See Burke schools | See Chesterfield schools
Burke
VA
Chesterfield
VA
Avg Pass Rate
86%
79%
Public schools
Lake Braddock Secondary School, Robinson Secondary School, White Oaks Elementary
Cosby High School, Clover Hill High School, Midlothian High School
These are district-wide assessment results. Verify current school assignments, boundaries, and programs with each local district for a specific address.
Commute
Chesterfield is closer to downtown at ~20 minutes vs ~35 minutes. Neither city has direct Metro access. Major highway access: Burke (I-495, Rt 123, Burke Centre Pkwy), Chesterfield (I-95, I-295, Rt 1).
Burke
VA
Chesterfield
VA
Drive to Downtown
~35 min
~20 min
Metro Stations
No Metro access
No Metro access
Metro Lines
N/A
N/A
Major Highways
I-495, Rt 123, Burke Centre Pkwy
I-95, I-295, Rt 1, Rt 10, Rt 360
Commuter Rail
VRE (Burke Centre station)
None
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Burke or Chesterfield more affordable?
Chesterfield is more affordable with a median sold price of $400K, compared to $660K in Burke (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. Burke prices range from $235K–$1.8M. Chesterfield prices range from $150K–$900K.
What are the public-school pass rates in Burke and Chesterfield?
Burke public schools have a 86% average SOL pass rate; Chesterfield has 79% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Burke include Lake Braddock Secondary School and Robinson Secondary School; in Chesterfield, Cosby High School and Clover Hill High School. Pass rates reflect district-wide assessment results; check the specific assigned schools for any address.
Which is easier to commute from, Burke or Chesterfield?
Chesterfield has the shorter commute to downtown at ~20 minutes vs ~35 minutes. Burke has no direct Metro access. Chesterfield has no direct Metro access.
How do Burke and Chesterfield compare?
Burke is a well-established Fairfax County community known for Burke Lake Park and tree-lined neighborhoods. Chesterfield County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the Richmond metro, with new construction and a range of housing prices south of the James River. 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.