Market Overview
Gaithersburg's median sold price is $520K with homes averaging 32 days on market; Henrico is at $390K and 29 days (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Jul 2026). Gaithersburg is pricier ($520K median vs $390K), a difference of about $130K. Henrico moves faster, with homes averaging 29 days on market compared to 32 in Gaithersburg. Henrico offers a lower entry point at $150K–$1.2M.
Gaithersburg
MD
Henrico
VA
Median Sold Price
12 months through Jul 2026
$520K
$390K
Avg Days on Market
12 months through Jul 2026
32 days
29 days
Price Range
$175K–$1.2M
$150K–$1.2M
Notable Neighborhoods
Kentlands, Lakelands, Quince Orchard, Washington Square
Short Pump, Glen Allen, West End, Innsbrook
Schools
Gaithersburg has a 76% average SOL pass rate; Henrico has 78% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Gaithersburg include Quince Orchard High School and Gaithersburg High School; in Henrico, Deep Run High School and Glen Allen High School. See Gaithersburg schools | See Henrico schools
Gaithersburg
MD
Henrico
VA
Avg Pass Rate
76%
78%
Public schools
Quince Orchard High School, Gaithersburg High School, Ridgeview 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 ~35 minutes. Gaithersburg has 1 Metro station, including Shady Grove on the Red line. Major highway access: Gaithersburg (I-270, I-370, Rt 355), Henrico (I-64, I-95, I-295).
Gaithersburg
MD
Henrico
VA
Drive to Downtown
~35 min
~15 min
Metro Stations
1 Metro station (nearest: Shady Grove)
No Metro access
Metro Lines
Red
N/A
Major Highways
I-270, I-370, Rt 355, Rt 28
I-64, I-95, I-295, Rt 250, Rt 33
Commuter Rail
MARC (Brunswick Line)
None
MD
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gaithersburg or Henrico more affordable?
Henrico is more affordable with a median sold price of $390K, compared to $520K in Gaithersburg (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. Gaithersburg prices range from $175K–$1.2M. Henrico prices range from $150K–$1.2M.
What are the public-school pass rates in Gaithersburg and Henrico?
Gaithersburg public schools have a 76% average SOL pass rate; Henrico has 78% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Gaithersburg include Quince Orchard High School and Gaithersburg 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, Gaithersburg or Henrico?
Henrico has the shorter commute to downtown at ~15 minutes vs ~35 minutes. Gaithersburg has Metro access (Shady Grove). Henrico has no direct Metro access.
How do Gaithersburg and Henrico compare?
Gaithersburg is a diverse city along the I-270 corridor in Montgomery County. 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.
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.