Market Overview
Chesterfield's median sold price is $400K with homes averaging 37 days on market; Vienna is at $1.1M and 31 days (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Vienna is pricier ($1.1M median vs $400K), a difference of about $723K. Vienna moves faster, with homes averaging 31 days on market compared to 37 in Chesterfield. Chesterfield offers a lower entry point at $150K–$900K.
Chesterfield
VA
Vienna
VA
Median Sold Price
12 months through Aug 2026
$400K
$1.1M
Avg Days on Market
12 months through Aug 2026
37 days
31 days
Price Range
$150K–$900K
$500K–$2.5M
Notable Neighborhoods
Midlothian, Brandermill, Woodlake, Moseley
Downtown Vienna, Westwood Hills, Vienna West, Bowman Heights
Schools
Chesterfield has a 79% average SOL pass rate; Vienna has 92% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Chesterfield include Cosby High School and Clover Hill High School; in Vienna, James Madison High School and Thoreau Middle School. See Chesterfield schools | See Vienna schools
Chesterfield
VA
Vienna
VA
Avg Pass Rate
79%
92%
Public schools
Cosby High School, Clover Hill High School, Midlothian High School
James Madison High School, Thoreau Middle School, Wolftrap Elementary
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 ~25 minutes. Vienna has 1 Metro station, including Vienna/Fairfax-GMU on the Orange line. Major highway access: Chesterfield (I-95, I-295, Rt 1), Vienna (I-66, Rt 123, Rt 29).
Chesterfield
VA
Vienna
VA
Drive to Downtown
~20 min
~25 min
Metro Stations
No Metro access
1 Metro station (nearest: Vienna/Fairfax-GMU)
Metro Lines
N/A
Orange
Major Highways
I-95, I-295, Rt 1, Rt 10, Rt 360
I-66, Rt 123, Rt 29
Commuter Rail
None
None
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chesterfield or Vienna more affordable?
Chesterfield is more affordable with a median sold price of $400K, compared to $1.1M in Vienna (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. Vienna prices range from $500K–$2.5M.
What are the public-school pass rates in Chesterfield and Vienna?
Chesterfield public schools have a 79% average SOL pass rate; Vienna has 92% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Chesterfield include Cosby High School and Clover Hill High School; in Vienna, James Madison High School and Thoreau Middle School. Pass rates reflect district-wide assessment results; check the specific assigned schools for any address.
Which is easier to commute from, Chesterfield or Vienna?
Chesterfield has the shorter commute to downtown at ~20 minutes vs ~25 minutes. Chesterfield has no direct Metro access. Vienna has Metro access (Vienna/Fairfax-GMU).
How do Chesterfield and Vienna 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. Vienna offers a small-town atmosphere with big-city proximity, the W&OD Trail, downtown shops, and address-based Fairfax County Public Schools assignments. 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.