Market Overview
Hampton's median sold price is $290K with homes averaging 45 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 $290K), a difference of about $833K. Vienna moves faster, with homes averaging 31 days on market compared to 45 in Hampton. Hampton offers a lower entry point at $80K–$650K.
Hampton
VA
Vienna
VA
Median Sold Price
12 months through Aug 2026
$290K
$1.1M
Avg Days on Market
12 months through Aug 2026
45 days
31 days
Price Range
$80K–$650K
$500K–$2.5M
Notable Neighborhoods
Phoebus, Buckroe Beach, Fox Hill, Wythe
Downtown Vienna, Westwood Hills, Vienna West, Bowman Heights
Schools
Hampton has a 65% average SOL pass rate; Vienna has 92% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Hampton include Hampton High School and Phoebus High School; in Vienna, James Madison High School and Thoreau Middle School. See Hampton schools | See Vienna schools
Hampton
VA
Vienna
VA
Avg Pass Rate
65%
92%
Public schools
Hampton High School, Phoebus High School, Bethel High 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 ~25 minutes. Vienna has 1 Metro station, including Vienna/Fairfax-GMU on the Orange line. Major highway access: Hampton (I-64, I-664, Rt 258), Vienna (I-66, Rt 123, Rt 29).
Hampton
VA
Vienna
VA
Drive to Downtown
~25 min
~25 min
Metro Stations
No Metro access
1 Metro station (nearest: Vienna/Fairfax-GMU)
Metro Lines
N/A
Orange
Major Highways
I-64, I-664, Rt 258
I-66, Rt 123, Rt 29
Commuter Rail
None
None
Reported Crime Data
The cited public datasets report city-level violent- and property-crime rates for Hampton 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.
Hampton
VA
Vienna
VA
Reported Violent Crime
3.8/1K
0.4/1K
Reported Property Crime
20.2/1K
7.2/1K
VA
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hampton or Vienna more affordable?
Hampton is more affordable with a median sold price of $290K, 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. Hampton prices range from $80K–$650K. Vienna prices range from $500K–$2.5M.
What are the public-school pass rates in Hampton and Vienna?
Hampton public schools have a 65% average SOL pass rate; Vienna has 92% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Hampton include Hampton High School and Phoebus 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, Hampton or Vienna?
Vienna has the shorter commute to downtown at ~25 minutes vs ~25 minutes. Hampton has no direct Metro access. Vienna has Metro access (Vienna/Fairfax-GMU).
How do Hampton and Vienna compare?
Hampton is a historic waterfront city on the Chesapeake Bay, home to Langley Air Force Base, NASA Langley Research Center, and Hampton University. 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.