Relocation Guides
Moving to Northern Virginia
City-by-city moving guides — pricing, schools, neighborhoods, commute, and what it's really like to live there.
Northern Virginia city and county guides
- Moving to Arlington, VA — Arlington County · Median $750,000 · 15 min to D.C.
- Moving to Alexandria, VA — City of Alexandria · Median $620,000 · 20 min to D.C.
- Moving to Fairfax County, VA — Fairfax County · Median $650,000 · 25–40 min to D.C.
- Moving to Loudoun County, VA — Loudoun County · Median $700,000 · 35–50 min to D.C.
- Moving to Woodbridge, VA — Prince William County · Median $450,000 · 45 min to D.C. (VRE)
- Moving to Manassas, VA — City of Manassas / Prince William County · Median $485,000 · 45 min to D.C. (VRE)
- Moving to Stafford County, VA — Stafford County · Median $525,000 · 55 min to D.C. (VRE)
- Moving to Spotsylvania County, VA — Spotsylvania County · Median $415,000 · 65 min to D.C. (VRE)
- Moving to Fredericksburg, VA — City of Fredericksburg · Median $435,000 · 60 min to D.C. (VRE)
- Moving to McLean, VA — Fairfax County · Median $1,450,000 · 20 min to D.C.
- Moving to Vienna, VA — Fairfax County · Median $925,000 · 30 min to D.C.
- Moving to Reston, VA — Fairfax County · Median $680,000 · 30 min to D.C.
- Moving to Tysons, VA — Fairfax County · Median $725,000 · 25 min to D.C.
- Moving to Herndon, VA — Fairfax County · Median $610,000 · 35 min to D.C.
- Moving to Falls Church, VA — City of Falls Church · Median $985,000 · 20 min to D.C.
- Moving to Nokesville, VA — Prince William County · Median $600,000 · 45 min to D.C.
- Moving to Centreville, VA — Fairfax County · Median $590,000 · 35 min to D.C.
- Moving to Aldie, VA — Loudoun County · Median $1,120,000 · 40 min to D.C.
- Moving to Gainesville, VA — Prince William County · Median $700,000 · 45 min to D.C.
- Moving to Haymarket, VA — Prince William County · Median $650,000 · 45 min to D.C.
- Moving to Bristow, VA — Prince William County · Median $745,000 · 45 min to D.C.
Moving to Northern Virginia — FAQs
What is the best city to move to in Northern Virginia?
Arlington and Alexandria lead for Metro-accessible urban living, Fairfax and Loudoun counties for schools and family housing, and Woodbridge, Manassas, and Stafford for commuter value.
Is Northern Virginia expensive to live in?
Regional median home price sits near $650,000. Spotsylvania and Woodbridge range $415K–$450K, while Arlington and Loudoun average $700K–$750K.
Which Northern Virginia counties have the best schools?
Fairfax County Public Schools, Loudoun County, and Arlington Public Schools consistently rank at the top of Virginia and national lists.
How long is the commute to Washington, D.C.?
Arlington and Alexandria are 15–20 minutes by Metro; Fairfax and Tysons 25–40 minutes; Loudoun on the Silver Line 35–50 minutes; Prince William and Stafford 45–60 minutes via VRE or HOV.