Market Overview
Harrisonburg's median sold price is $353K with homes averaging 15 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 $353K), a difference of about $770K. Harrisonburg moves faster, with homes averaging 15 days on market compared to 31 in Vienna. Harrisonburg offers a lower entry point at $150K–$600K.
Harrisonburg
VA
Vienna
VA
Median Sold Price
12 months through Aug 2026
$353K
$1.1M
Avg Days on Market
12 months through Aug 2026
15 days
31 days
Price Range
$150K–$600K
$500K–$2.5M
Notable Neighborhoods
Downtown, Old Town, Massanetta Springs, Stone Spring
Downtown Vienna, Westwood Hills, Vienna West, Bowman Heights
Schools
Harrisonburg has a 74% average SOL pass rate; Vienna has 92% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Harrisonburg include Harrisonburg High School and Thomas Harrison Middle School; in Vienna, James Madison High School and Thoreau Middle School. See Harrisonburg schools | See Vienna schools
Harrisonburg
VA
Vienna
VA
Avg Pass Rate
74%
92%
Public schools
Harrisonburg High School, Thomas Harrison Middle School, Skyline 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
Harrisonburg is closer to downtown at ~10 minutes vs ~25 minutes. Vienna has 1 Metro station, including Vienna/Fairfax-GMU on the Orange line. Major highway access: Harrisonburg (I-81, Rt 33, Rt 11), Vienna (I-66, Rt 123, Rt 29).
Harrisonburg
VA
Vienna
VA
Drive to Downtown
~10 min
~25 min
Metro Stations
No Metro access
1 Metro station (nearest: Vienna/Fairfax-GMU)
Metro Lines
N/A
Orange
Major Highways
I-81, Rt 33, Rt 11, Rt 42
I-66, Rt 123, Rt 29
Commuter Rail
None
None
VA
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Harrisonburg or Vienna more affordable?
Harrisonburg is more affordable with a median sold price of $353K, 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. Harrisonburg prices range from $150K–$600K. Vienna prices range from $500K–$2.5M.
What are the public-school pass rates in Harrisonburg and Vienna?
Harrisonburg public schools have a 74% average SOL pass rate; Vienna has 92% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Harrisonburg include Harrisonburg High School and Thomas Harrison Middle 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, Harrisonburg or Vienna?
Harrisonburg has the shorter commute to downtown at ~10 minutes vs ~25 minutes. Harrisonburg has no direct Metro access. Vienna has Metro access (Vienna/Fairfax-GMU).
How do Harrisonburg and Vienna compare?
Harrisonburg is a vibrant college city in the Shenandoah Valley, home to James Madison 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.