Market Overview
Spotsylvania's median sold price is $500K with homes averaging 42 days on market; Woodbridge is at $488K and 31 days (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Spotsylvania is pricier ($500K median vs $488K), a difference of about $13K. Woodbridge moves faster, with homes averaging 31 days on market compared to 42 in Spotsylvania. Woodbridge offers a lower entry point at $145K–$2.9M.
Spotsylvania
VA
Woodbridge
VA
Median Sold Price
12 months through Aug 2026
$500K
$488K
Avg Days on Market
12 months through Aug 2026
42 days
31 days
Price Range
$130K–$3M
$145K–$2.9M
Notable Neighborhoods
Lee Hill, Lees Parke, Crossroads, Thorngate
Dale City, Lake Ridge, Occoquan, Potomac Mills
Schools
Spotsylvania has a 74% average SOL pass rate; Woodbridge has 73% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Spotsylvania include Riverbend High School and Courtland High School; in Woodbridge, Woodbridge High School and Gar-Field High School. See Spotsylvania schools | See Woodbridge schools
Spotsylvania
VA
Woodbridge
VA
Avg Pass Rate
74%
73%
Public schools
Riverbend High School, Courtland High School, Chancellor 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
Woodbridge is closer to downtown at ~40 minutes vs ~70 minutes. Neither city has direct Metro access. Major highway access: Spotsylvania (I-95, Rt 1, Rt 3), Woodbridge (I-95, Rt 1, Rt 123).
Spotsylvania
VA
Woodbridge
VA
Drive to Downtown
~70 min
~40 min
Metro Stations
No Metro access
No Metro access
Metro Lines
N/A
N/A
Major Highways
I-95, Rt 1, Rt 3
I-95, Rt 1, Rt 123
Commuter Rail
VRE (Fredericksburg line)
VRE (Fredericksburg line)
Property Tax
On a $500K home in Spotsylvania, you would pay ~$4,300/yr in property tax. In Woodbridge, a $488K home costs ~$5,021/yr. Spotsylvania has the lower rate at $0.860 per $100 of assessed value.
Spotsylvania
VA
Woodbridge
VA
Rate per $100
$0.860
$1.030
Est. Annual Tax
Based on median home price
$4,300/yr
$5,021/yr
Notes
None
Prince William County rate
Walkability
Woodbridge is more walkable with a Walk Score of 22 (Almost All Errands Require a Car), compared to 14 in Spotsylvania. Transit scores: Spotsylvania (6) vs Woodbridge (12). Walkability varies significantly by neighborhood. Urban corridors like Lee Hill and Dale City score much higher than suburban areas.
Spotsylvania
VA
Woodbridge
VA
Walk Score
Transit Score
6
12
Bike Score
15
20
Reported Crime Data
The cited public datasets report city-level violent- and property-crime rates for Spotsylvania and Woodbridge. These historical figures do not describe a specific address or predict an individual's experience. Review the source period and local agency information for current context.
Spotsylvania
VA
Woodbridge
VA
Reported Violent Crime
1.1/1K
1.3/1K
Reported Property Crime
12.3/1K
13.8/1K
VA
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spotsylvania or Woodbridge more affordable?
Woodbridge is more affordable with a median sold price of $488K, compared to $500K in Spotsylvania (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. Spotsylvania prices range from $130K–$3M. Woodbridge prices range from $145K–$2.9M.
What are the public-school pass rates in Spotsylvania and Woodbridge?
Spotsylvania public schools have a 74% average SOL pass rate; Woodbridge has 73% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Spotsylvania include Riverbend High School and Courtland 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, Spotsylvania or Woodbridge?
Woodbridge has the shorter commute to downtown at ~40 minutes vs ~70 minutes. Spotsylvania has no direct Metro access. Woodbridge has no direct Metro access.
What are property taxes in Spotsylvania vs Woodbridge?
Spotsylvania has a property tax rate of $0.860 per $100 (~$4,300/yr on a $500K home). Woodbridge's rate is $1.030 per $100 (~$5,021/yr on a $488K home). Tax rates are set annually by each locality.
How do Spotsylvania and Woodbridge compare?
Spotsylvania County combines historic battlefields with modern neighborhoods. 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.