Market Overview
Germantown's median sold price is $430K with homes averaging 33 days on market; Henrico is at $390K and 29 days (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Jul 2026). Germantown is pricier ($430K median vs $390K), a difference of about $40K. Henrico moves faster, with homes averaging 29 days on market compared to 33 in Germantown. Henrico offers a lower entry point at $150K–$1.2M.
Germantown
MD
Henrico
VA
Median Sold Price
12 months through Jul 2026
$430K
$390K
Avg Days on Market
12 months through Jul 2026
33 days
29 days
Price Range
$175K–$850K
$150K–$1.2M
Notable Neighborhoods
Churchill Village, Clopper's Mill, Gunners Lake, Kings Valley
Short Pump, Glen Allen, West End, Innsbrook
Schools
Germantown has a 78% average SOL pass rate; Henrico has 78% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Germantown include Northwest High School and Seneca Valley High School; in Henrico, Deep Run High School and Glen Allen High School. See Germantown schools | See Henrico schools
Germantown
MD
Henrico
VA
Avg Pass Rate
78%
78%
Public schools
Northwest High School, Seneca Valley High School, Roberto Clemente 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 ~40 minutes. Neither city has direct Metro access. Major highway access: Germantown (I-270, Rt 118, Rt 355), Henrico (I-64, I-95, I-295).
Germantown
MD
Henrico
VA
Drive to Downtown
~40 min
~15 min
Metro Stations
No Metro access
No Metro access
Metro Lines
N/A
N/A
Major Highways
I-270, Rt 118, Rt 355
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 Germantown or Henrico more affordable?
Henrico is more affordable with a median sold price of $390K, compared to $430K in Germantown (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. Germantown prices range from $175K–$850K. Henrico prices range from $150K–$1.2M.
What are the public-school pass rates in Germantown and Henrico?
Germantown public schools have a 78% average SOL pass rate; Henrico has 78% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Germantown include Northwest High School and Seneca Valley 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, Germantown or Henrico?
Henrico has the shorter commute to downtown at ~15 minutes vs ~40 minutes. Germantown has no direct Metro access. Henrico has no direct Metro access.
How do Germantown and Henrico compare?
Germantown is one of Maryland's largest census-designated places, offering affordable homes and diverse neighborhoods along the I-270 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.
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.