City Comparison

Chesterfield vs Lexington Park: How they compare

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. Lexington Park is a community in St. The details differ. Here is the sourced context for price, schools, commute, taxes, walkability, and reported crime data.

Market Overview

Chesterfield's median sold price is $400K with homes averaging 37 days on market; Lexington Park is at $400K and 34 days (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Lexington Park is pricier ($400K median vs $400K), a difference of about $0K. Lexington Park moves faster, with homes averaging 34 days on market compared to 37 in Chesterfield. Chesterfield offers a lower entry point at $150K–$600K.

Chesterfield

VA

Lexington Park

MD

Median Sold Price

12 months through Aug 2026

$400K

$400K

Avg Days on Market

12 months through Aug 2026

37 days

34 days

Price Range

$150K–$900K

$150K–$600K

Notable Neighborhoods

Midlothian, Brandermill, Woodlake, Moseley

Town Center, Willows, San Souci, Wildewood

VA

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MD

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chesterfield or Lexington Park more affordable?

Lexington Park is more affordable with a median sold price of $400K, compared to $400K in Chesterfield (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. Chesterfield prices range from $150K–$900K. Lexington Park prices range from $150K–$600K.

How do Chesterfield and Lexington Park compare?

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. Lexington Park is a community in St. 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.

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