Market Overview
Newport News's median sold price is $301K with homes averaging 40 days on market; Woodbridge is at $490K and 30 days (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Jul 2026). Woodbridge is pricier ($490K median vs $301K), a difference of about $190K. Woodbridge moves faster, with homes averaging 30 days on market compared to 40 in Newport News. Newport News offers a lower entry point at $100K–$700K.
Newport News
VA
Woodbridge
VA
Median Sold Price
12 months through Jul 2026
$301K
$490K
Avg Days on Market
12 months through Jul 2026
40 days
30 days
Price Range
$100K–$700K
$145K–$2.9M
Notable Neighborhoods
Hilton Village, Oyster Point, Denbigh, Kiln Creek
Dale City, Lake Ridge, Occoquan, Potomac Mills
VA
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Newport News or Woodbridge more affordable?
Newport News is more affordable with a median sold price of $301K, compared to $490K in Woodbridge (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. Newport News prices range from $100K–$700K. Woodbridge prices range from $145K–$2.9M.
How do Newport News and Woodbridge compare?
Newport News stretches from the James River to the Chesapeake Bay, anchored by Newport News Shipbuilding, one of the nation's largest industrial employers. 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 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 August 2026.