City Comparison

Chantilly vs Henrico: How they compare

Chantilly offers spacious homes and public schools in western Fairfax County. Henrico County is a major Richmond suburb offering diverse neighborhoods from the urban-adjacent West End to the rural eastern reaches. Both are strong options, but the details matter. Here is how they compare across price, schools, commute, taxes, walkability, and safety.

Market Overview

Chantilly's median sold price is $700K with homes averaging 24 days on market; Henrico is at $390K and 29 days (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Jul 2026). Chantilly is pricier ($700K median vs $390K), a difference of about $310K. Chantilly moves faster, with homes averaging 24 days on market compared to 29 in Henrico. Henrico offers a lower entry point at $150K–$1.2M.

Chantilly

VA

Henrico

VA

Median Sold Price

12 months through Jul 2026

$700K

$390K

Avg Days on Market

12 months through Jul 2026

24 days

29 days

Price Range

$25K–$2.8M

$150K–$1.2M

Notable Neighborhoods

Sully Station, South Riding, Poplar Tree Estates, Westfields

Short Pump, Glen Allen, West End, Innsbrook

Schools

Chantilly has a 85% average SOL pass rate; Henrico has 78% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Chantilly include Chantilly High School and Rocky Run Middle School; in Henrico, Deep Run High School and Glen Allen High School. See Chantilly schools | See Henrico schools

Chantilly

VA

Henrico

VA

Avg Pass Rate

85%

78%

Public schools

Chantilly High School, Rocky Run Middle School, Greenbriar West Elementary

Deep Run High School, Glen Allen High School, Mills Godwin High School

Pass Rate

85%
78%

Commute

Henrico is closer to downtown at ~15 minutes vs ~40 minutes. Chantilly has 1 Metro station, including Dulles Airport on the Silver line. Major highway access: Chantilly (I-66, Rt 28, Rt 50), Henrico (I-64, I-95, I-295).

Chantilly

VA

Henrico

VA

Drive to Downtown

~40 min

~15 min

Metro Stations

1 Metro station (nearest: Dulles Airport)

No Metro access

Metro Lines

Silver

N/A

Major Highways

I-66, Rt 28, Rt 50

I-64, I-95, I-295, Rt 250, Rt 33

Commuter Rail

None

None

VA

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chantilly or Henrico more affordable?

Henrico is more affordable with a median sold price of $390K, compared to $700K in Chantilly (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Jul 2026). Both cities offer a wide range of housing options, from condos and townhomes to single-family homes. Chantilly prices range from $25K–$2.8M. Henrico prices range from $150K–$1.2M.

What are the public-school pass rates in Chantilly and Henrico?

Chantilly public schools have a 85% average SOL pass rate; Henrico has 78% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Chantilly include Chantilly High School and Rocky Run Middle 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, Chantilly or Henrico?

Henrico has the shorter commute to downtown at ~15 minutes vs ~40 minutes. Chantilly has Metro access (Dulles Airport). Henrico has no direct Metro access.

How do Chantilly and Henrico compare?

Chantilly offers spacious homes and public schools in western Fairfax County. Henrico County is a major Richmond suburb offering diverse neighborhoods 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 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 Jul 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.

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