Market Overview
Germantown's median sold price is $430K with homes averaging 33 days on market; Vienna is at $1.1M and 31 days (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Vienna is pricier ($1.1M median vs $430K), a difference of about $693K. Vienna moves faster, with homes averaging 31 days on market compared to 33 in Germantown. Germantown offers a lower entry point at $175K–$850K.
Germantown
MD
Vienna
VA
Median Sold Price
12 months through Aug 2026
$430K
$1.1M
Avg Days on Market
12 months through Aug 2026
33 days
31 days
Price Range
$175K–$850K
$500K–$2.5M
Notable Neighborhoods
Churchill Village, Clopper's Mill, Gunners Lake, Kings Valley
Downtown Vienna, Westwood Hills, Vienna West, Bowman Heights
Schools
Germantown has a 78% average SOL pass rate; Vienna has 92% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Germantown include Northwest High School and Seneca Valley High School; in Vienna, James Madison High School and Thoreau Middle School. See Germantown schools | See Vienna schools
Germantown
MD
Vienna
VA
Avg Pass Rate
78%
92%
Public schools
Northwest High School, Seneca Valley High School, Roberto Clemente Middle School
James Madison High School, Thoreau Middle School, Wolftrap Elementary
These are district-wide assessment results. Verify current school assignments, boundaries, and programs with each local district for a specific address.
Commute
Vienna is closer to downtown at ~25 minutes vs ~40 minutes. Vienna has 1 Metro station, including Vienna/Fairfax-GMU on the Orange line. Major highway access: Germantown (I-270, Rt 118, Rt 355), Vienna (I-66, Rt 123, Rt 29).
Germantown
MD
Vienna
VA
Drive to Downtown
~40 min
~25 min
Metro Stations
No Metro access
1 Metro station (nearest: Vienna/Fairfax-GMU)
Metro Lines
N/A
Orange
Major Highways
I-270, Rt 118, Rt 355
I-66, Rt 123, Rt 29
Commuter Rail
MARC (Brunswick Line)
None
Walkability
Vienna is more walkable with a Walk Score of 42 (Car-Dependent), compared to 28 in Germantown. Transit scores: Germantown (22) vs Vienna (30). Walkability varies significantly by neighborhood. Urban corridors like Churchill Village and Downtown Vienna score much higher than suburban areas.
Germantown
MD
Vienna
VA
Walk Score
Transit Score
22
30
Bike Score
32
48
Reported Crime Data
The cited public datasets report city-level violent- and property-crime rates for Germantown and Vienna. These historical figures do not describe a specific address or predict an individual's experience. Review the source period and local agency information for current context.
Germantown
MD
Vienna
VA
Reported Violent Crime
1/1K
0.4/1K
Reported Property Crime
12.5/1K
7.2/1K
MD
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Germantown or Vienna more affordable?
Germantown is more affordable with a median sold price of $430K, compared to $1.1M in Vienna (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. Germantown prices range from $175K–$850K. Vienna prices range from $500K–$2.5M.
What are the public-school pass rates in Germantown and Vienna?
Germantown public schools have a 78% average SOL pass rate; Vienna has 92% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Germantown include Northwest High School and Seneca Valley High School; in Vienna, James Madison High School and Thoreau Middle School. Pass rates reflect district-wide assessment results; check the specific assigned schools for any address.
Which is easier to commute from, Germantown or Vienna?
Vienna has the shorter commute to downtown at ~25 minutes vs ~40 minutes. Germantown has no direct Metro access. Vienna has Metro access (Vienna/Fairfax-GMU).
How do Germantown and Vienna compare?
Germantown is one of Maryland's largest census-designated places, with a range of home prices, retail, parks, and access to the I-270 corridor. Vienna offers a small-town atmosphere with big-city proximity, the W&OD Trail, downtown shops, and address-based Fairfax County Public Schools assignments. The right choice depends on your priorities: budget, commute length, home types, and neighborhood feel. smover lets you compare agent profiles and available transaction records 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 September 2026.