City Comparison

Columbia vs Lexington Park: How they compare

Columbia is a master-planned community in Howard County, known for its village system, lakefront living, and area schools. Lexington Park is a community in St. Both are strong options, but the details matter. Here is how they compare across price, schools, commute, taxes, walkability, and safety.

Market Overview

Columbia's median sold price is $485K with homes averaging 24 days on market; Lexington Park is at $400K and 34 days (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Columbia is pricier ($485K median vs $400K), a difference of about $85K. Columbia moves faster, with homes averaging 24 days on market compared to 34 in Lexington Park. Lexington Park offers a lower entry point at $150K–$600K.

Columbia

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Lexington Park

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Median Sold Price

12 months through Aug 2026

$485K

$400K

Avg Days on Market

12 months through Aug 2026

24 days

34 days

Price Range

$200K–$1.2M

$150K–$600K

Notable Neighborhoods

Wilde Lake, Kings Contrivance, River Hill, Long Reach

Town Center, Willows, San Souci, Wildewood

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Columbia or Lexington Park more affordable?

Lexington Park is more affordable with a median sold price of $400K, compared to $485K in Columbia (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. Columbia prices range from $200K–$1.2M. Lexington Park prices range from $150K–$600K.

How do Columbia and Lexington Park compare?

Columbia is a master-planned community in Howard County, known for its village system, lakefront living, and area schools. Lexington Park is a community in St. 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.

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