City Comparison

Chesterfield vs Haymarket: How they compare

Chesterfield County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the Richmond metro, offering new construction, public schools, and affordable homes south of the James River. Haymarket is a picturesque town at the foot of the Bull Run Mountains in western Prince William County. Both are strong options, but the details matter. Here is how they compare across price, schools, commute, taxes, walkability, and safety.

Market Overview

Haymarket is pricier ($751K median vs $350K), a difference of about $401K. Chesterfield moves faster, with homes averaging 17 days on market compared to 19 in Haymarket. Chesterfield offers a lower entry point at $150K–$900K.

Chesterfield

VA

Haymarket

VA

Median Price

$350K

$751K

Avg Days on Market

17 days

19 days

Price Range

$150K–$900K

$407K–$2.2M

Top Neighborhoods

Midlothian, Brandermill, Woodlake, Moseley

Dominion Valley, Piedmont, Heathcote Commons, Regency at Dominion Valley

VA

Find agents in Chesterfield

Browse verified agents with real sales data in Chesterfield.

View agents

VA

Find agents in Haymarket

Browse verified agents with real sales data in Haymarket.

View agents

Related Comparisons

See how other nearby cities stack up.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chesterfield or Haymarket more affordable?

Chesterfield is more affordable with a median home price of $350K, compared to $751K in Haymarket. Both cities offer a wide range of housing options, from condos and townhomes to single-family homes. Chesterfield prices range from $150K–$900K. Haymarket prices range from $407K–$2.2M.

How do Chesterfield and Haymarket compare?

Chesterfield County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the Richmond metro, offering new construction, public schools, and affordable homes south of the James River. Haymarket is a picturesque town at the foot of the Bull Run Mountains in western Prince William County. 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.

Market data verified by smover using real transaction records. 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 June 2026.

Stay ahead of the market

Join buyers, sellers, and agents across Northern Virginia getting weekly market updates, new listings, and tips. Free, every Monday.

Trusted in Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, and 19 more cities

Unsubscribe anytime. We respect your inbox.

Take ownership of your move.

You choose the home, the agent, the lender. We take care of everything in between.

Chesterfield vs Haymarket: Compare Real Estate, Schools, Commute (2026) | smover