City Comparison

Henrico vs King George: How they compare

Henrico County is a major Richmond suburb with housing from the urban-adjacent West End to the rural eastern reaches. King George County is a rural community on the Potomac River, home to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. The details differ. Here is the sourced context for price, schools, commute, taxes, walkability, and reported crime data.

Market Overview

Henrico's median sold price is $390K with homes averaging 29 days on market; King George is at $500K and 43 days (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). King George is pricier ($500K median vs $390K), a difference of about $110K. Henrico moves faster, with homes averaging 29 days on market compared to 43 in King George. Henrico offers a lower entry point at $150K–$1.2M.

Henrico

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King George

VA

Median Sold Price

12 months through Aug 2026

$390K

$500K

Avg Days on Market

12 months through Aug 2026

29 days

43 days

Price Range

$150K–$1.2M

$175K–$700K

Notable Neighborhoods

Short Pump, Glen Allen, West End, Innsbrook

Dahlgren, King George Courthouse, Fairview Beach, Shiloh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henrico or King George more affordable?

Henrico is more affordable with a median sold price of $390K, compared to $500K in King George (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. Henrico prices range from $150K–$1.2M. King George prices range from $175K–$700K.

How do Henrico and King George compare?

Henrico County is a major Richmond suburb with housing from the urban-adjacent West End to the rural eastern reaches. King George County is a rural community on the Potomac River, home to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. 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.

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