Vienna, VA

A comprehensive guide to buying a home in Vienna: neighborhoods, market trends, commute, and lifestyle.

smover Index for Vienna: 59 / 100: how it is measured

$960K
Median Price
12 days
Avg Days on Market
$500K–$2.5M
Price Range

Overview

Vienna offers a quintessential small-town atmosphere with big-city proximity. The W&OD trail, charming downtown shops, and is served by the Madison High School pyramid.

Neighborhoods

Downtown Vienna

$500K–$2.5MEstablished residential

A residential neighborhood in Vienna.

Westwood Hills

$500K–$2.5MEstablished residential

A residential neighborhood in Vienna.

Vienna West

$500K–$2.5MEstablished residential

A residential neighborhood in Vienna.

Bowman Heights

$500K–$2.5MEstablished residential

A residential neighborhood in Vienna.

Beulah Road Corridor

$500K–$2.5MEstablished residential

A residential neighborhood in Vienna.

Market Trends

Vienna commands some of the highest home prices in Fairfax County with a median near $960,000. The town is served by the Madison High School pyramid and has a small-town character. Homes average 12 days on market, with desirable streets near downtown often seeing multiple competing offers. Entry-level single-family homes start around $700,000.

Living in Vienna

Schools

SOL Pass Rate92%

Public schools

  • James Madison High School
  • Thoreau Middle School
  • Wolftrap Elementary

Commute

Drive to DC25 min
Nearest Metro0.8 mi
Vienna/Fairfax-GMU

Major Routes

I-66, Rt 123, Rt 29

Walkability

Walk Score42/100
Transit Score30/100
Bike Score48/100

Car-Dependent

Safety

Very Safe

55% below Virginia average

Violent crime0.4 per 1K
Property crime7.2 per 1K

Property Tax

Rate$1.11 per $100
2024

Fairfax County rate; Town of Vienna adds $0.2275

Commute & Transportation

Vienna offers road access to Washington DC via major highways and connects to regional transit where available.

Lifestyle & Community

Vienna offers a quintessential small-town atmosphere with big-city proximity. The W&OD trail, charming downtown shops, and is served by the Madison High School pyramid.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vienna like for homebuyers?

Vienna offers a quintessential small-town atmosphere with big-city proximity. The W&OD trail, charming downtown shops, and is served by the Madison High School pyramid.

What are home prices like in Vienna?

The median home price in Vienna is approximately $960K, with a range of $500K–$2.5M.

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