Market Overview
Fairfax's median sold price is $767K with homes averaging 25 days on market; Newport News is at $301K and 40 days (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Jul 2026). Fairfax is pricier ($767K median vs $301K), a difference of about $467K. Fairfax moves faster, with homes averaging 25 days on market compared to 40 in Newport News. Newport News offers a lower entry point at $100K–$700K.
Fairfax
VA
Newport News
VA
Median Sold Price
12 months through Jul 2026
$767K
$301K
Avg Days on Market
12 months through Jul 2026
25 days
40 days
Price Range
$350K–$1.5M
$100K–$700K
Notable Neighborhoods
Mantua, Cobbdale, Greenbriar, Country Club Hills
Hilton Village, Oyster Point, Denbigh, Kiln Creek
VA
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fairfax or Newport News more affordable?
Newport News is more affordable with a median sold price of $301K, compared to $767K in Fairfax (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. Fairfax prices range from $350K–$1.5M. Newport News prices range from $100K–$700K.
How do Fairfax and Newport News compare?
Fairfax combines public schools, diverse dining, and easy access to major employers. Newport News stretches from the James River to the Chesapeake Bay, anchored by Newport News Shipbuilding, one of the nation's largest industrial employers. 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.