Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Washington, D.C. metro area

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July 28, 2026
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Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Washington, D.C. metro area

The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties.

The typical home value in the United States was $372,057 in June, 1.1% higher than the year before.

Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some areas are still seeing price jumps compared to the year before.

compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area using data from . Charts show the monthly typical home value since January 2018.

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#30. Bluemont, VA

- 1-year price change: +$19,958 (+3.1%)
- 5-year price change: +$107,394 (+19.3%)
- Typical home value: $662,939 (#71 most expensive city in metro)

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#29. Chester Gap, VA

- 1-year price change: +$20,143 (+5.4%)
- 5-year price change: +$97,240 (+33.2%)
- Typical home value: $390,355 (#204 most expensive city in metro)

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#28. Purcellville, VA

- 1-year price change: +$20,221 (+2.2%)
- 5-year price change: +$200,439 (+27.8%)
- Typical home value: $920,898 (#26 most expensive city in metro)

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#27. Sperryville, VA

- 1-year price change: +$20,585 (+3.9%)
- 5-year price change: +$87,104 (+19.1%)
- Typical home value: $542,248 (#112 most expensive city in metro)

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#26. Sumerduck, VA

- 1-year price change: +$20,693 (+4.0%)
- 5-year price change: +$110,737 (+25.6%)
- Typical home value: $543,316 (#111 most expensive city in metro)

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#25. Castleton, VA

- 1-year price change: +$22,069 (+3.8%)
- 5-year price change: +$91,219 (+17.7%)
- Typical home value: $607,238 (#90 most expensive city in metro)

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#24. Brandy Station, VA

- 1-year price change: +$22,090 (+4.1%)
- 5-year price change: +$133,636 (+31.4%)
- Typical home value: $559,537 (#107 most expensive city in metro)

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#23. Harpers Ferry, WV

- 1-year price change: +$22,367 (+5.7%)
- 5-year price change: +$107,115 (+34.9%)
- Typical home value: $414,230 (#191 most expensive city in metro)

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#22. Elkwood, VA

- 1-year price change: +$23,531 (+4.8%)
- 5-year price change: +$107,687 (+26.2%)
- Typical home value: $518,258 (#120 most expensive city in metro)

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#21. Broomes Island, MD

- 1-year price change: +$24,474 (+5.2%)
- 5-year price change: data is not available (data not available)
- Typical home value: $491,218 (#133 most expensive city in metro)

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#20. Washington, VA

- 1-year price change: +$25,647 (+4.0%)
- 5-year price change: +$106,058 (+18.8%)
- Typical home value: $670,467 (#67 most expensive city in metro)

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#19. Lovettsville, VA

- 1-year price change: +$26,065 (+3.4%)
- 5-year price change: +$156,583 (+24.3%)
- Typical home value: $801,792 (#44 most expensive city in metro)

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#18. Paeonian Springs, VA

- 1-year price change: +$27,771 (+3.0%)
- 5-year price change: data is not available (data not available)
- Typical home value: $967,054 (#22 most expensive city in metro)

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#17. Midland, VA

- 1-year price change: +$28,095 (+4.8%)
- 5-year price change: +$132,224 (+27.2%)
- Typical home value: $618,045 (#87 most expensive city in metro)

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#16. Catlett, VA

- 1-year price change: +$29,265 (+4.6%)
- 5-year price change: +$131,694 (+24.7%)
- Typical home value: $664,711 (#69 most expensive city in metro)

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#15. Shenandoah Junction, WV

- 1-year price change: +$29,753 (+6.9%)
- 5-year price change: +$137,879 (+42.7%)
- Typical home value: $461,084 (#156 most expensive city in metro)

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#14. Marshall, VA

- 1-year price change: +$30,817 (+4.5%)
- 5-year price change: +$151,934 (+26.9%)
- Typical home value: $715,707 (#59 most expensive city in metro)

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#13. Woodville, VA

- 1-year price change: +$33,762 (+5.0%)
- 5-year price change: +$72,377 (+11.4%)
- Typical home value: $705,337 (#60 most expensive city in metro)

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#12. Markham, VA

- 1-year price change: +$36,515 (+4.8%)
- 5-year price change: +$137,995 (+20.9%)
- Typical home value: $797,223 (#46 most expensive city in metro)

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#11. Hamilton, VA

- 1-year price change: +$36,639 (+4.1%)
- 5-year price change: +$217,237 (+30.9%)
- Typical home value: $921,194 (#25 most expensive city in metro)

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#10. Goldvein, VA

- 1-year price change: +$37,167 (+6.0%)
- 5-year price change: +$153,302 (+30.3%)
- Typical home value: $659,907 (#72 most expensive city in metro)

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#9. Aldie, VA

- 1-year price change: +$38,035 (+3.5%)
- 5-year price change: +$282,119 (+33.0%)
- Typical home value: $1,136,432 (#14 most expensive city in metro)

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#8. Waterford, VA

- 1-year price change: +$46,200 (+3.6%)
- 5-year price change: +$378,075 (+39.2%)
- Typical home value: $1,343,765 (#6 most expensive city in metro)

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#7. Broad Run, VA

- 1-year price change: +$47,043 (+6.0%)
- 5-year price change: +$192,054 (+30.2%)
- Typical home value: $828,036 (#36 most expensive city in metro)

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#6. Middleburg, VA

- 1-year price change: +$47,644 (+4.3%)
- 5-year price change: +$291,061 (+33.2%)
- Typical home value: $1,167,047 (#13 most expensive city in metro)

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#5. Hume, VA

- 1-year price change: +$49,820 (+6.1%)
- 5-year price change: +$166,068 (+23.7%)
- Typical home value: $866,089 (#31 most expensive city in metro)

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#4. Catharpin, VA

- 1-year price change: +$53,408 (+5.0%)
- 5-year price change: +$258,397 (+30.1%)
- Typical home value: $1,116,515 (#16 most expensive city in metro)

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#3. Delaplane, VA

- 1-year price change: +$58,622 (+6.7%)
- 5-year price change: +$169,967 (+22.1%)
- Typical home value: $938,615 (#23 most expensive city in metro)

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#2. The Plains, VA

- 1-year price change: +$60,535 (+6.5%)
- 5-year price change: +$192,593 (+24.1%)
- Typical home value: $991,116 (#21 most expensive city in metro)

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#1. Upperville, VA

- 1-year price change: +$69,433 (+6.1%)
- 5-year price change: +$229,235 (+23.4%)
- Typical home value: $1,208,386 (#10 most expensive city in metro)

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