Market Overview
Severn's median sold price is $510K with homes averaging 36 days on market; Vienna is at $1.1M and 31 days (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Vienna is pricier ($1.1M median vs $510K), a difference of about $613K. Vienna moves faster, with homes averaging 31 days on market compared to 36 in Severn. Severn offers a lower entry point at $200K–$750K.
Severn
MD
Vienna
VA
Median Sold Price
12 months through Aug 2026
$510K
$1.1M
Avg Days on Market
12 months through Aug 2026
36 days
31 days
Price Range
$200K–$750K
$500K–$2.5M
Notable Neighborhoods
Severn Run, Meade Village, Piney Orchard, Arundel Mills
Downtown Vienna, Westwood Hills, Vienna West, Bowman Heights
Schools
Severn has a 77% average SOL pass rate; Vienna has 92% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Severn include Meade High School and Old Mill High School; in Vienna, James Madison High School and Thoreau Middle School. See Severn schools | See Vienna schools
Severn
MD
Vienna
VA
Avg Pass Rate
77%
92%
Public schools
Meade High School, Old Mill High School, Severn River Middle School
James Madison High School, Thoreau Middle School, Wolftrap Elementary
Pass Rate
Commute
Vienna is closer to downtown at ~25 minutes vs ~40 minutes. Vienna has 1 Metro station, including Vienna/Fairfax-GMU on the Orange line. Major highway access: Severn (I-97, Rt 32, Rt 3), Vienna (I-66, Rt 123, Rt 29).
Severn
MD
Vienna
VA
Drive to Downtown
~40 min
~25 min
Metro Stations
No Metro access
1 Metro station (nearest: Vienna/Fairfax-GMU)
Metro Lines
N/A
Orange
Major Highways
I-97, Rt 32, Rt 3
I-66, Rt 123, Rt 29
Commuter Rail
None
None
MD
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Severn or Vienna more affordable?
Severn is more affordable with a median sold price of $510K, compared to $1.1M in Vienna (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. Severn prices range from $200K–$750K. Vienna prices range from $500K–$2.5M.
What are the public-school pass rates in Severn and Vienna?
Severn public schools have a 77% average SOL pass rate; Vienna has 92% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Severn include Meade High School and Old Mill High School; in Vienna, James Madison High School and Thoreau Middle School. Pass rates reflect district-wide assessment results; check the specific assigned schools for any address.
Which is easier to commute from, Severn or Vienna?
Vienna has the shorter commute to downtown at ~25 minutes vs ~40 minutes. Severn has no direct Metro access. Vienna has Metro access (Vienna/Fairfax-GMU).
How do Severn and Vienna compare?
Severn is a growing community in Anne Arundel County, conveniently located near Fort Meade and the NSA. Vienna offers a quintessential small-town atmosphere with big-city proximity. 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.