The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 22181 sells for about $1,118,910, or $535 per square foot.
Prices are up +16.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 12 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,587 a month.
ZIP 22181 — Vienna
The 22181 housing market remains highly competitive, characterized by low inventory and strong demand from affluent buyers. Prices have seen significant year-over-year growth, supported by the area's top-tier school system and proximity to major employment hubs. Market conditions are expected to remain robust through the remainder of 2026.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent families and professionals seeking high-quality schools, proximity to major employment hubs, and a suburban lifestyle with urban access.
Median prices moved up 16.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 12 days on market with 2.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 101.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.6% · poverty 3.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 22181, Fairfax County VA
Vienna generally experiences low crime rates compared to regional averages in Northern Virginia, with property crime being the primary concern.
The area is served by highly-rated schools within the Fairfax County Public Schools system, consistently recognized for academic excellence.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding in low-lying areas, with standard insurance coverage typically sufficient.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Tysons Corner business district and major federal government contractors, supporting sustained demand.
Property taxes are assessed by Fairfax County based on fair market value, with rates set annually by the Board of Supervisors.
Residents benefit from proximity to the Vienna/Fairfax-GMU Metro station and major corridors like I-66 and Route 123 for access to D.C.
The area features extensive access to the W&OD Trail, numerous local parks, and proximity to upscale shopping at Tysons Corner Center.
The rental market is highly competitive with low vacancy rates, driven by high-income professionals working in the nearby technology and government sectors.
The economy is anchored by the Tysons Corner business district, featuring a mix of technology, defense, and professional services firms.
The area is well-served by the Washington Metro Silver and Orange lines and major highway access via I-66 and the Capital Beltway.
Development is focused on high-density mixed-use projects near transit hubs and the revitalization of older commercial corridors.
Fairfax County Department of Tax Administration performs annual assessments based on market sales data.
Parcels are subject to Fairfax County general taxes and specific school district levies.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional risks for wind and storm damage.
Net domestic migration remains positive, driven by high-income professionals relocating for employment.
Virginia is a non-judicial foreclosure state with relatively short timelines for trustee sales.
Virginia is a caveat emptor state, though sellers must provide a residential property disclosure statement.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
A major regional paved trail for cycling and walking.
One of the largest shopping malls in the region.
A 95-acre botanical garden featuring walking trails.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 51.9% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2025)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $1,700,000 (51.9% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $1,700,000 (+51.9% vs the published ten-year series (2025)) failed independent re-validation and was reverted to the prior cycle value; the case is under review in the Command Center.