Market Overview
Vienna's median sold price is $1.1M with homes averaging 31 days on market; Williamsburg is at $510K and 46 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 46 in Williamsburg. Williamsburg offers a lower entry point at $150K–$1.5M.
Vienna
VA
Williamsburg
VA
Median Sold Price
12 months through Aug 2026
$1.1M
$510K
Avg Days on Market
12 months through Aug 2026
31 days
46 days
Price Range
$500K–$2.5M
$150K–$1.5M
Notable Neighborhoods
Downtown Vienna, Westwood Hills, Vienna West, Bowman Heights
Colonial Williamsburg, Kingsmill, New Town, Ford's Colony
Schools
Vienna has a 92% average SOL pass rate; Williamsburg has 84% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Vienna include James Madison High School and Thoreau Middle School; in Williamsburg, Lafayette High School and Warhill High School. See Vienna schools | See Williamsburg schools
Vienna
VA
Williamsburg
VA
Avg Pass Rate
92%
84%
Public schools
James Madison High School, Thoreau Middle School, Wolftrap Elementary
Lafayette High School, Warhill High School, Berkeley Middle School
These are district-wide assessment results. Verify current school assignments, boundaries, and programs with each local district for a specific address.
Commute
Williamsburg is closer to downtown at ~25 minutes vs ~25 minutes. Vienna has 1 Metro station, including Vienna/Fairfax-GMU on the Orange line. Major highway access: Vienna (I-66, Rt 123, Rt 29), Williamsburg (I-64, Rt 60, Rt 199).
Vienna
VA
Williamsburg
VA
Drive to Downtown
~25 min
~25 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
I-64, Rt 60, Rt 199
Commuter Rail
None
None
Walkability
Vienna is more walkable with a Walk Score of 42 (Car-Dependent), compared to 35 in Williamsburg. Transit scores: Vienna (30) vs Williamsburg (10). Walkability varies significantly by neighborhood. Urban corridors like Downtown Vienna and Colonial Williamsburg score much higher than suburban areas.
Vienna
VA
Williamsburg
VA
Walk Score
Transit Score
30
10
Bike Score
48
42
Reported Crime Data
The cited public datasets report city-level violent- and property-crime rates for Vienna and Williamsburg. 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.
Vienna
VA
Williamsburg
VA
Reported Violent Crime
0.4/1K
1.2/1K
Reported Property Crime
7.2/1K
15.2/1K
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vienna or Williamsburg more affordable?
Williamsburg 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. Vienna prices range from $500K–$2.5M. Williamsburg prices range from $150K–$1.5M.
What are the public-school pass rates in Vienna and Williamsburg?
Vienna public schools have a 92% average SOL pass rate; Williamsburg has 84% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Vienna include James Madison High School and Thoreau Middle School; in Williamsburg, Lafayette High School and Warhill High School. Pass rates reflect district-wide assessment results; check the specific assigned schools for any address.
Which is easier to commute from, Vienna or Williamsburg?
Williamsburg has the shorter commute to downtown at ~25 minutes vs ~25 minutes. Vienna has Metro access (Vienna/Fairfax-GMU). Williamsburg has no direct Metro access.
How do Vienna and Williamsburg 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. Williamsburg blends colonial history with modern living. 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.