Market Overview
Gainesville is pricier ($650K median vs $370K), a difference of about $280K. Both cities average 16 days on market. Henrico offers a lower entry point at $150K–$1.2M.
Gainesville
VA
Henrico
VA
Median Price
$650K
$370K
Avg Days on Market
16 days
16 days
Price Range
$350K–$1.2M
$150K–$1.2M
Top Neighborhoods
Heritage Hunt, Virginia Oaks, Dominion Valley, Braemar
Short Pump, Glen Allen, West End, Innsbrook
Schools
Gainesville has a 80% average SOL pass rate; Henrico has 78% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Gainesville include Gainesville High School and Battlefield High School; in Henrico, Deep Run High School and Glen Allen High School. See Gainesville schools | See Henrico schools
Gainesville
VA
Henrico
VA
Avg Pass Rate
80%
78%
Public schools
Gainesville High School, Battlefield High School, Ronald Wilson Reagan Middle School
Deep Run High School, Glen Allen High School, Mills Godwin High School
Pass Rate
Commute
Henrico is closer to downtown at ~15 minutes vs ~50 minutes. Neither city has direct Metro access. Major highway access: Gainesville (I-66, Rt 29, Rt 55), Henrico (I-64, I-95, I-295).
Gainesville
VA
Henrico
VA
Drive to Downtown
~50 min
~15 min
Metro Stations
No Metro access
No Metro access
Metro Lines
N/A
N/A
Major Highways
I-66, Rt 29, Rt 55
I-64, I-95, I-295, Rt 250, Rt 33
Commuter Rail
VRE (Manassas line)
None
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gainesville or Henrico more affordable?
Henrico is more affordable with a median home price of $370K, compared to $650K in Gainesville. Both cities offer a wide range of housing options, from condos and townhomes to single-family homes. Gainesville prices range from $350K–$1.2M. Henrico prices range from $150K–$1.2M.
What are the public-school pass rates in Gainesville and Henrico?
Gainesville public schools have a 80% average SOL pass rate; Henrico has 78% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Gainesville include Gainesville High School and Battlefield High School; in Henrico, Deep Run High School and Glen Allen High School. Pass rates reflect district-wide assessment results; check the specific assigned schools for any address.
Which is easier to commute from, Gainesville or Henrico?
Henrico has the shorter commute to downtown at ~15 minutes vs ~50 minutes. Gainesville has no direct Metro access. Henrico has no direct Metro access.
How do Gainesville and Henrico compare?
Gainesville is a booming community in western Prince William County along the I-66 corridor. Henrico County is a major Richmond suburb offering diverse neighborhoods from the urban-adjacent West End to the rural eastern reaches. 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.