Market Overview
Vienna's median sold price is $1.1M with homes averaging 31 days on market; Washington DC is at $670K and 55 days (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Vienna is pricier ($1.1M median vs $670K), a difference of about $453K. Vienna moves faster, with homes averaging 31 days on market compared to 55 in Washington DC. Washington DC offers a lower entry point at $200K–$5M+.
Vienna
VA
Washington DC
DC
Median Sold Price
12 months through Aug 2026
$1.1M
$670K
Avg Days on Market
12 months through Aug 2026
31 days
55 days
Price Range
$500K–$2.5M
$200K–$5M+
Notable Neighborhoods
Downtown Vienna, Westwood Hills, Vienna West, Bowman Heights
Georgetown, Capitol Hill, Dupont Circle, Navy Yard
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vienna or Washington DC more affordable?
Washington DC is more affordable with a median sold price of $670K, 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. Washington DC prices range from $200K–$5M+.
How do Vienna and Washington DC 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. Washington, D. 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.