The story of this market
The typical home in Vienna, Virginia sells for about $1,227,000, or $452 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 14 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,700 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+2.6%
VA · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Vienna, Virginia
Vienna's housing market remains highly competitive, characterized by low inventory and strong demand for high-value properties. The market is driven by the city's exceptional school system and proximity to the Tysons employment hub, which continues to attract affluent professionals. Despite high interest rates, the limited supply of detached homes keeps prices on an upward trajectory.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Vienna yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 3 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 22.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 17 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.1% · poverty 2.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A 45-mile paved trail built on a former railroad bed, serving as a primary artery for cyclists and pedestrians across Northern Virginia.
One of the largest shopping malls in the United States, serving as a major retail and dining anchor for the entire region.
A 95-acre ornamental garden featuring walking trails, lakes, and seasonal displays, providing a significant green space for the community.
Vienna is an ideal destination for affluent families seeking top-tier public schools and a suburban lifestyle with urban accessibility. It also attracts high-earning commuters who value proximity to major employment centers and investors looking for stable, high-value assets in a supply-constrained market.
The city is served by the highly-rated Fairfax County Public Schools system, which is consistently ranked among the top districts in the nation. Schools in the Vienna area are known for rigorous academic standards, extensive extracurricular offerings, and high college-readiness metrics.
The city is served by the Washington Metro Silver Line, providing direct rail access to D.C. and Dulles Airport. Major road arteries including I-66 and Route 123 facilitate regional travel, though congestion remains a common feature of the commute.
The city features a rich amenity base anchored by the W&OD Trail, which provides extensive cycling and walking paths throughout the region. Residents also enjoy access to numerous local parks, the nearby Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, and high-end shopping and dining districts in and around Tysons.
The rental market is highly competitive, driven by demand from professionals working in the Tysons and D.C. corridors. Vacancy rates remain low, and the presence of luxury townhomes and apartment communities supports a strong, upward trajectory for rental pricing.
Vienna's economy is deeply integrated with the Northern Virginia technology and government contracting sectors. Major employers are concentrated in the nearby Tysons business district, which serves as a primary economic engine for the area.
Vienna benefits from its proximity to the Tysons urban core, a major employment hub for technology, finance, and government contracting. Infrastructure investment, including transit-oriented development and road improvements, continues to drive economic momentum and property demand.
Development is focused on high-density, mixed-use projects near the Tysons Metro stations. The town maintains a careful balance between preserving historic residential areas and supporting modern, transit-oriented growth.
Parcels are subject to Fairfax County tax levies and may fall within specific service districts for fire, rescue, and sanitary sewer services. There are no significant MUD or PID structures common to this area.
Vienna maintains a low crime rate significantly below the national average, with property and violent crime incidents remaining infrequent. Local law enforcement emphasizes community-oriented policing, contributing to a stable and secure environment that is highly regarded by residents.
The area faces moderate risks primarily related to localized flooding during heavy precipitation events, though wildfire risk is negligible. Property insurance markets remain stable, though homeowners are encouraged to maintain standard coverage for wind and storm-related damage common to Northern Virginia.
The property insurance market is stable, with premiums reflecting the low-hazard environment of Northern Virginia. Most properties are covered under standard homeowner policies with minimal specialized risk surcharges.
Property taxes are assessed by Fairfax County, which utilizes a uniform real estate tax rate applied to the fair market value of properties. The jurisdiction does not impose a separate city-level property tax, and residents benefit from a stable tax structure with various exemptions available for seniors and disabled veterans.
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this city's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau and MMCG Analytics reports.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.