Market Overview
Centreville's median sold price is $579K with homes averaging 26 days on market; Reston is at $591K and 26 days (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Reston is pricier ($591K median vs $579K), a difference of about $12K. Both cities average 26 days on market. Centreville offers a lower entry point at $245K–$3.1M.
Centreville
VA
Reston
VA
Median Sold Price
12 months through Aug 2026
$579K
$591K
Avg Days on Market
12 months through Aug 2026
26 days
26 days
Price Range
$245K–$3.1M
$250K–$1.5M
Notable Neighborhoods
Centre Ridge, Sully Station, Virginia Run, Little Rocky Run
Lake Anne, North Point, South Lakes, Hunters Woods
Schools
Centreville has a 84% average SOL pass rate; Reston has 83% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Centreville include Centreville High School and Westfield High School; in Reston, South Lakes High School and Langston Hughes Middle School. See Centreville schools | See Reston schools
Centreville
VA
Reston
VA
Avg Pass Rate
84%
83%
Public schools
Centreville High School, Westfield High School, Liberty Middle School
South Lakes High School, Langston Hughes Middle School, Terraset Elementary
Pass Rate
Commute
Reston is closer to downtown at ~30 minutes vs ~40 minutes. Reston has 2 Metro stations, including Reston Town Center on the Silver line. Major highway access: Centreville (I-66, Rt 28, Rt 29), Reston (Dulles Toll Road, Rt 7, Rt 267).
Centreville
VA
Reston
VA
Drive to Downtown
~40 min
~30 min
Metro Stations
No Metro access
2 Metro stations (nearest: Reston Town Center)
Metro Lines
N/A
Silver
Major Highways
I-66, Rt 28, Rt 29
Dulles Toll Road, Rt 7, Rt 267
Commuter Rail
None
None
Property Tax
On a $579K home in Centreville, you would pay ~$6,427/yr in property tax. In Reston, a $591K home costs ~$6,563/yr. Both cities share the same rate of $1.110 per $100 of assessed value.
Centreville
VA
Reston
VA
Rate per $100
$1.110
$1.110
Est. Annual Tax
Based on median home price
$6,427/yr
$6,563/yr
Notes
Fairfax County rate
Fairfax County rate
Walkability
Reston is more walkable with a Walk Score of 45 (Car-Dependent), compared to 25 in Centreville. Transit scores: Centreville (15) vs Reston (35). Walkability varies significantly by neighborhood. Urban corridors like Centre Ridge and Lake Anne score much higher than suburban areas.
Centreville
VA
Reston
VA
Walk Score
Transit Score
15
35
Bike Score
28
52
Safety
Centreville is rated "Very Safe" with a total crime rate 42% below Virginia average. Reston is rated "Safe" (27% below Virginia average). Both cities compare favorably to the Virginia state average. Crime rates vary by neighborhood, so check specific areas when house hunting.
Centreville
VA
Reston
VA
Safety Rating
Violent Crime
0.7/1K
0.8/1K
Property Crime
9.1/1K
11.5/1K
vs Virginia Avg
42% below Virginia average
27% below Virginia average
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Centreville or Reston more affordable?
Centreville is more affordable with a median sold price of $579K, compared to $591K in Reston (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. Centreville prices range from $245K–$3.1M. Reston prices range from $250K–$1.5M.
What are the public-school pass rates in Centreville and Reston?
Centreville public schools have a 84% average SOL pass rate; Reston has 83% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Centreville include Centreville High School and Westfield High School; in Reston, South Lakes High School and Langston Hughes Middle School. Pass rates reflect district-wide assessment results; check the specific assigned schools for any address.
Which is easier to commute from, Centreville or Reston?
Reston has the shorter commute to downtown at ~30 minutes vs ~40 minutes. Centreville has no direct Metro access. Reston has Metro access (Reston Town Center).
What are property taxes in Centreville vs Reston?
Centreville has a property tax rate of $1.110 per $100 (~$6,427/yr on a $579K home). Reston's rate is $1.110 per $100 (~$6,563/yr on a $591K home). Tax rates are set annually by each locality.
How do Centreville and Reston compare?
Centreville offers spacious homes and residential neighborhoods at accessible price points. Reston is a planned community built around lakes, wooded trails, and town centers. 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.