Market Overview
Henrico's median sold price is $390K with homes averaging 29 days on market; Woodbridge is at $488K and 31 days (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Woodbridge is pricier ($488K median vs $390K), a difference of about $98K. Henrico moves faster, with homes averaging 29 days on market compared to 31 in Woodbridge. Henrico offers a lower entry point at $150K–$1.2M.
Henrico
VA
Woodbridge
VA
Median Sold Price
12 months through Aug 2026
$390K
$488K
Avg Days on Market
12 months through Aug 2026
29 days
31 days
Price Range
$150K–$1.2M
$145K–$2.9M
Notable Neighborhoods
Short Pump, Glen Allen, West End, Innsbrook
Dale City, Lake Ridge, Occoquan, Potomac Mills
Schools
Henrico has a 78% average SOL pass rate; Woodbridge has 73% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Henrico include Deep Run High School and Glen Allen High School; in Woodbridge, Woodbridge High School and Gar-Field High School. See Henrico schools | See Woodbridge schools
Henrico
VA
Woodbridge
VA
Avg Pass Rate
78%
73%
Public schools
Deep Run High School, Glen Allen High School, Mills Godwin High School
Woodbridge High School, Gar-Field High School, Rippon Middle School
These are district-wide assessment results. Verify current school assignments, boundaries, and programs with each local district for a specific address.
Commute
Henrico is closer to downtown at ~15 minutes vs ~40 minutes. Neither city has direct Metro access. Major highway access: Henrico (I-64, I-95, I-295), Woodbridge (I-95, Rt 1, Rt 123).
Henrico
VA
Woodbridge
VA
Drive to Downtown
~15 min
~40 min
Metro Stations
No Metro access
No Metro access
Metro Lines
N/A
N/A
Major Highways
I-64, I-95, I-295, Rt 250, Rt 33
I-95, Rt 1, Rt 123
Commuter Rail
None
VRE (Fredericksburg line)
VA
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Henrico or Woodbridge more affordable?
Henrico is more affordable with a median sold price of $390K, compared to $488K in Woodbridge (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. Woodbridge prices range from $145K–$2.9M.
What are the public-school pass rates in Henrico and Woodbridge?
Henrico public schools have a 78% average SOL pass rate; Woodbridge has 73% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Henrico include Deep Run High School and Glen Allen High School; in Woodbridge, Woodbridge High School and Gar-Field High School. Pass rates reflect district-wide assessment results; check the specific assigned schools for any address.
Which is easier to commute from, Henrico or Woodbridge?
Henrico has the shorter commute to downtown at ~15 minutes vs ~40 minutes. Henrico has no direct Metro access. Woodbridge has no direct Metro access.
How do Henrico and Woodbridge compare?
Henrico County is a major Richmond suburb with housing from the urban-adjacent West End to the rural eastern reaches. Woodbridge is the commercial heart of eastern Prince William County. 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.