Northern Virginia Median in June-July
Northern Virginia's median sold was $810,000 in June 2026, up 5.2% year-over-year per NVAR via Bright MLS as of July 9, 2026, with 1,919 closed sales up 3.9% and average 19 days on market. Total volume was $1.85 billion. Active listings were 2,816, up 12.1%. This is closed sales June 1-30, sampled July 9 — not a listing-price index.
County by County: Fairfax, Loudoun, Arlington, Prince William
County by county: Loudoun County median $818,000 in June, up 2.3%, 531 sales, 17 days, 836 active, 1.89 months supply — firm seller's market (balanced is 4-6 months) per NVAR June report. July snapshot shows Loudoun median $881,000 with about 1,030 active and 21 days average. Fairfax County median near $725,000 mid-year, detached average $1.14M per mid-year summary, March average sales price $898,046, detached $1,204,692, attached $586,577, with 1,244 active in March and 1.4 months supply. Fairfax County 2025 assessments: average residential up 6.65% countywide, detached assessed $965,437 up 6.38%, townhouse $588,391 up 6.53%, condo $374,961 up 5.84%. Arlington mid-year: detached median contract pace 65% under contract within 10 days, 44% above asking, $670 per sq ft, 22% cash, average detached price up 0.8% Jan-June; townhomes median $720,000, median contract 7 days, 65% within 10 days, $574 per sq ft.
What Median Means for Your Block
Prince William explains the gap: median listing $614,900 in June per ALFRED via Realtor.com, sold median $598,500, with 21-32 days depending on type and more active inventory up 19-21% year-over-year. Fairfax townhouse average $584,474 versus Prince William $410,000 in a July comparison table — roughly $174K delta for similar bedroom count. That extra living area per dollar is why I-66 and Route 28 buyers trade 15 extra minutes for garage and yard.
Where to Search by Budget
What median means for your block: Median is a compass, not a comp. We price from six comparables — three sold same model within 90 days and half mile, one active, one pending, one expired to test ceiling. Condition still sets first impression. Appraisers score garage versus no garage, 0.4-0.6 mile Silver Line versus bus-only, LCPS and FCPS pyramid verified by address, HOA reserve percent funded and rental cap, and roof age. Grocery and town center proximity within half mile helps showing frequency, not price.
Search by budget: At $600K you are strongest in Prince William — Manassas homes, Woodbridge homes, Gainesville homes. At $750K you open Fairfax — Fairfax homes, Burke homes, Springfield homes, plus Arlington homes condos with healthy reserves. At $1M+ you choose lifestyle — McLean homes, Vienna homes, Leesburg homes, Alexandria homes.
SOURCES & DATA: NVAR June 2026 market report via Bright MLS as of July 9 2026 (PR Newswire/Morningstar July 13-16 2026) — NoVA $810K median +5.2%, Loudoun $818K +2.3%, 1,919 closed, 19 DOM, 2,816 active; Loudoun July snapshot via Janelle Brevard recap; Fairfax County gov 2025 assessments (Jan 2025, 349,287 taxable parcels) and Fairfax County Economic Indicators March 2026 via Dept Management & Budget via Bright MLS; Arlington mid-year housing data July 2026; ALFRED St Louis Fed via Realtor.com June 2026 for Prince William median listing $614,900.
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FAQ
What was Northern Virginia's median sold price in June 2026?
Northern Virginia's median sold was $810,000 in June 2026, up 5.2% year-over-year per NVAR via Bright MLS as of July 9, 2026, with 1,919 closed sales up 3.9% and average 19 days on market. Total volume was $1.85 billion. Active listings were 2,816, up 12.1%. This is closed sales June 1-30, sampled July 9, not a listing-price index.
How did Loudoun County perform?
Loudoun County median $818,000 in June, up 2.3%, 531 sales, 17 days, 836 active, 1.89 months supply, firm seller's market (balanced is 4-6 months) per NVAR June report. A July snapshot shows Loudoun median $881,000 with about 1,030 active and 21 days average.
How did Fairfax County perform?
Fairfax County median near $725,000 mid-year, detached average $1.14M per mid-year summary, March average sales price $898,046, detached $1,204,692, attached $586,577, with 1,244 active in March and 1.4 months supply. Fairfax County 2025 assessments: average residential up 6.65% countywide.
How did Arlington perform mid-year?
Detached median contract pace 65% under contract within 10 days, 44% above asking, $670 per sq ft, 22% cash, average detached price up 0.8% Jan-June; townhomes median $720,000, median contract 7 days, 65% within 10 days, $574 per sq ft.
Why is Prince William so much cheaper than Fairfax?
Median listing $614,900 in June per ALFRED via Realtor.com, sold median $598,500, with 21-32 days depending on type and more active inventory up 19-21% year-over-year. Fairfax townhouse average $584,474 versus Prince William $410,000 in a July comparison table, roughly $174K delta for similar bedroom count. That extra living area per dollar is why I-66 and Route 28 buyers trade 15 extra minutes for garage and yard.
Can I use the county median to price my block?
Median is a compass, not a comp. The article prices from six comparables: three sold same model within 90 days and half mile, one active, one pending, one expired to test ceiling. Appraisers score garage versus no garage, 0.4-0.6 mile Silver Line versus bus-only, LCPS and FCPS pyramid verified by address, HOA reserve percent funded and rental cap, and roof age. Grocery and town center proximity within half mile helps showing frequency, not price.