City Comparison

Herndon vs Lexington Park: How they compare

Herndon is a walkable town near the Dulles technology corridor. Lexington Park is a community in St. Both are strong options, but the details matter. Here is how they compare across price, schools, commute, taxes, walkability, and safety.

Market Overview

Herndon's median sold price is $700K with homes averaging 27 days on market; Lexington Park is at $400K and 34 days (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Herndon is pricier ($700K median vs $400K), a difference of about $300K. Herndon moves faster, with homes averaging 27 days on market compared to 34 in Lexington Park. Lexington Park offers a lower entry point at $150K–$600K.

Herndon

VA

Lexington Park

MD

Median Sold Price

12 months through Aug 2026

$700K

$400K

Avg Days on Market

12 months through Aug 2026

27 days

34 days

Price Range

$175K–$2.2M

$150K–$600K

Notable Neighborhoods

Herndon Town Center, McNair Farms, Reflection Lake, West Ox Cluster

Town Center, Willows, San Souci, Wildewood

VA

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Herndon or Lexington Park more affordable?

Lexington Park is more affordable with a median sold price of $400K, compared to $700K in Herndon (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. Herndon prices range from $175K–$2.2M. Lexington Park prices range from $150K–$600K.

How do Herndon and Lexington Park compare?

Herndon is a walkable town near the Dulles technology corridor. Lexington Park is a community in St. The right choice depends on your priorities: budget, commute length, home types, and neighborhood feel. smover can connect you with a verified agent 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 August 2026.

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