Market Overview
Vienna's median sold price is $1.1M with homes averaging 31 days on market; Warrenton is at $675K and 31 days (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Vienna is pricier ($1.1M median vs $675K), a difference of about $448K. Both cities average 31 days on market. Warrenton offers a lower entry point at $225K–$2M.
Vienna
VA
Warrenton
VA
Median Sold Price
12 months through Aug 2026
$1.1M
$675K
Avg Days on Market
12 months through Aug 2026
31 days
31 days
Price Range
$500K–$2.5M
$225K–$2M
Notable Neighborhoods
Downtown Vienna, Westwood Hills, Vienna West, Bowman Heights
Old Town Warrenton, Blackwell, Vint Hill, Rittenour
Schools
Vienna has a 92% average SOL pass rate; Warrenton has 78% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Vienna include James Madison High School and Thoreau Middle School; in Warrenton, Fauquier High School and Taylor Middle School. See Vienna schools | See Warrenton schools
Vienna
VA
Warrenton
VA
Avg Pass Rate
92%
78%
Public schools
James Madison High School, Thoreau Middle School, Wolftrap Elementary
Fauquier High School, Taylor Middle School, Brumfield Elementary
These are district-wide assessment results. Verify current school assignments, boundaries, and programs with each local district for a specific address.
Commute
Vienna is closer to downtown at ~25 minutes vs ~60 minutes. Vienna has 1 Metro station, including Vienna/Fairfax-GMU on the Orange line. Major highway access: Vienna (I-66, Rt 123, Rt 29), Warrenton (Rt 29, Rt 17, Rt 211).
Vienna
VA
Warrenton
VA
Drive to Downtown
~25 min
~60 min
Metro Stations
1 Metro station (nearest: Vienna/Fairfax-GMU)
No Metro access
Metro Lines
Orange
N/A
Major Highways
I-66, Rt 123, Rt 29
Rt 29, Rt 17, Rt 211, Rt 15/29
Commuter Rail
None
None
Walkability
Vienna is more walkable with a Walk Score of 42 (Car-Dependent), compared to 32 in Warrenton. Walkability varies significantly by neighborhood. Urban corridors like Downtown Vienna and Old Town Warrenton score much higher than suburban areas.
Vienna
VA
Warrenton
VA
Walk Score
Bike Score
48
28
VA
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vienna or Warrenton more affordable?
Warrenton is more affordable with a median sold price of $675K, 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. Vienna prices range from $500K–$2.5M. Warrenton prices range from $225K–$2M.
What are the public-school pass rates in Vienna and Warrenton?
Vienna public schools have a 92% average SOL pass rate; Warrenton has 78% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Vienna include James Madison High School and Thoreau Middle School; in Warrenton, Fauquier High School and Taylor Middle School. Pass rates reflect district-wide assessment results; check the specific assigned schools for any address.
Which is easier to commute from, Vienna or Warrenton?
Vienna has the shorter commute to downtown at ~25 minutes vs ~60 minutes. Vienna has Metro access (Vienna/Fairfax-GMU). Warrenton has no direct Metro access.
How do Vienna and Warrenton compare?
Vienna offers a small-town atmosphere with big-city proximity, the W&OD Trail, downtown shops, and address-based Fairfax County Public Schools assignments. Warrenton is the county seat of Fauquier County, known for its equestrian culture, charming Old Town, and rolling countryside. 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.