Vienna, Virginia
Town charm with a top-tier commute
Vienna offers a genuine small-town feel — a historic Main Street, community events, and mature neighborhoods — while sitting on the Metro and minutes from Tysons. It’s a perennial favorite for families prioritizing schools and value.
Indicative market indicators for Vienna, compiled for orientation — not a valuation, an appraisal, or a guarantee of available inventory, and not drawn from a live feed. Ask Raoul for current figures on a specific address.
Schools
The Town of Vienna sits within Fairfax County, so homes here are served by Fairfax County Public Schools. Official profiles for every FCPS school are on the state’s School Quality Profiles at schoolquality.virginia.gov. School assignments follow FCPS attendance boundaries, not town lines or mailing addresses — verify an exact address with the FCPS boundary locator.
Commute & access
Vienna/Fairfax-GMU Metro (Orange Line); direct I-66 access; 20–30 min to D.C.
How far Vienna sits from
- Tysons
- 2.2 mi · 3.5 km
- Dulles International (IAD)
- 11 mi · 18 km
- Washington, D.C.
- 12 mi · 20 km
- Reagan National (DCA)
- 13 mi · 20 km
Straight-line distance from an approximate area centre, shown in miles and kilometres — not drive time. Real journeys depend on route and traffic; see the commute notes above.
Lifestyle
Family-oriented with a vibrant Town of Vienna core, the W&OD Trail, farmers markets, and a strong sense of community.
Local market insights
- ✓Renovated and new-build homes near the Town center draw premium pricing.
- ✓Consistent family demand keeps well-prepared listings moving quickly.
- ✓Strong balance of appreciation and livability versus adjacent luxury markets.
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What living here is actually like
Researched and verified — the parks, community life and places that shape a week in Vienna.
Parks & outdoors
The W&OD Trail runs straight through the heart of the Town of Vienna, past the old Vienna railroad station — locals bike or walk it to Church Street the way other towns use Main Street. Just outside town, Meadowlark Botanical Gardens gives you 100-plus acres of landscaped gardens, lakes, a restored 18th-century log cabin and the one-of-a-kind Korean Bell Garden (it's a NOVA Parks facility with an admission charge). Vienna is one of the few NoVA suburbs with a true walk-to-trail small-town core.
Community & events
ViVa! Vienna! is the town's signature event — a three-day Memorial Day weekend festival that turns Church Street into a pedestrian fair with 300-plus booths, rides, live entertainment, a Memorial Day tribute and even a Brewfest, all set around landmarks like the Freeman House and the old railroad station on the W&OD. It's run so that proceeds go back to charitable and community organizations. That festival is a pretty honest preview of what living in Vienna feels like.
Family fun
Vienna's most famous neighbor is Wolf Trap — the only national park dedicated to the performing arts — where summer means lawn-blanket concerts under the stars just minutes from town. Pair that with Meadowlark Botanical Gardens for garden strolls and the W&OD for family bike rides, and you get a town where weekend plans rarely require getting on the highway. Raoul can show you which Vienna neighborhoods put you closest to each.
Homes for sale in Vienna
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What is the median home price in Vienna, VA?
The median home value in Vienna is approximately $1,150,000, with a typical range from $650,000 to $2,800,000.
Is Vienna a good place to buy real estate?
Vienna (Fairfax County) has seen roughly 4.7% year-over-year value growth with a median 21 days on market. Town charm with a top-tier commute.
What schools serve Vienna?
The Town of Vienna sits within Fairfax County, so homes here are served by Fairfax County Public Schools. Official profiles for every FCPS school are on the state’s School Quality Profiles at schoolquality.virginia.gov. School assignments follow FCPS attendance boundaries, not town lines or mailing addresses — verify an exact address with the FCPS boundary locator.
What is the commute like from Vienna?
Vienna/Fairfax-GMU Metro (Orange Line); direct I-66 access; 20–30 min to D.C.
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