City Comparison

Lexington Park vs Richmond: How they compare

Lexington Park is a community in St. Richmond is Virginia's capital and a city experiencing a major renaissance. Both are strong options, but the details matter. Here is how they compare across price, schools, commute, taxes, walkability, and safety.

Market Overview

Lexington Park's median sold price is $399K with homes averaging 34 days on market; Richmond is at $389K and 30 days (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Jul 2026). Lexington Park is pricier ($399K median vs $389K), a difference of about $10K. Richmond moves faster, with homes averaging 30 days on market compared to 34 in Lexington Park. Richmond offers a lower entry point at $125K–$1.5M.

Lexington Park

MD

Richmond

VA

Median Sold Price

12 months through Jul 2026

$399K

$389K

Avg Days on Market

12 months through Jul 2026

34 days

30 days

Price Range

$150K–$600K

$125K–$1.5M

Notable Neighborhoods

Town Center, Willows, San Souci, Wildewood

The Fan, Carytown, Church Hill, Scott's Addition

MD

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lexington Park or Richmond more affordable?

Richmond is more affordable with a median sold price of $389K, compared to $399K in Lexington Park (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Jul 2026). Both cities offer a wide range of housing options, from condos and townhomes to single-family homes. Lexington Park prices range from $150K–$600K. Richmond prices range from $125K–$1.5M.

How do Lexington Park and Richmond compare?

Lexington Park is a community in St. Richmond is Virginia's capital and a city experiencing a major renaissance. 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 Jul 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 July 2026.

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Lexington Park vs Richmond: $399K vs $389K (2026) | smover