Cities with the most expensive homes in the Washington, D.C. metro area

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January 27, 2026
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Cities with the most expensive homes in the Washington, D.C. metro area

Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, plays a huge role for buyers.

The typical home value in the United States was $359,078 in December, 0.1% higher than the year before.

High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of January 15, the sits at 6.06%.

Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value.

compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the Washington, D.C. metro area using data from . Charts show the monthly typical home value since January 2018. Data was available for 231 cities and towns.

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#30. Leesburg, VA

- Typical home value: $834,226
- 1-year price change: +1.8%
- 5-year price change: +37.5%

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#29. Sandy Spring, MD

- Typical home value: $844,660
- 1-year price change: -1.6%
- 5-year price change: +23.3%

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#28. Brinklow, MD

- Typical home value: $869,053
- 1-year price change: -1.6%
- 5-year price change: data not available

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#27. Hamilton, VA

- Typical home value: $870,962
- 1-year price change: +3.6%
- 5-year price change: +41.6%

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#26. North Potomac, MD

- Typical home value: $874,389
- 1-year price change: -0.5%
- 5-year price change: +22.7%

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#25. Purcellville, VA

- Typical home value: $877,242
- 1-year price change: +2.6%
- 5-year price change: +39.3%

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#24. Paeonian Springs, VA

- Typical home value: $880,794
- 1-year price change: +3.0%
- 5-year price change: data not available

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#23. Laytonsville, MD

- Typical home value: $894,942
- 1-year price change: +0.9%
- 5-year price change: data not available

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#22. Delaplane, VA

- Typical home value: $923,042
- 1-year price change: +7.4%
- 5-year price change: +36.9%

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#21. The Plains, VA

- Typical home value: $946,997
- 1-year price change: +5.4%
- 5-year price change: +39.0%

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#20. Fort Hunt, VA

- Typical home value: $964,055
- 1-year price change: +0.2%
- 5-year price change: +21.8%

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#19. Clifton, VA

- Typical home value: $978,245
- 1-year price change: -0.6%
- 5-year price change: +28.0%

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#18. Darnestown, MD

- Typical home value: $983,191
- 1-year price change: -0.5%
- 5-year price change: +26.3%

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#17. Garrett Park, MD

- Typical home value: $1,012,736
- 1-year price change: -0.3%
- 5-year price change: +19.1%

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#16. Oakton, VA

- Typical home value: $1,054,625
- 1-year price change: -0.5%
- 5-year price change: +25.8%

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#15. Catharpin, VA

- Typical home value: $1,056,797
- 1-year price change: +5.0%
- 5-year price change: +43.3%

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#14. Aldie, VA

- Typical home value: $1,076,038
- 1-year price change: +3.7%
- 5-year price change: +47.3%

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#13. Bethesda, MD

- Typical home value: $1,094,850
- 1-year price change: +0.6%
- 5-year price change: +22.2%

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#12. Middleburg, VA

- Typical home value: $1,109,011
- 1-year price change: +4.2%
- 5-year price change: +46.9%

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#11. Vienna, VA

- Typical home value: $1,126,648
- 1-year price change: +0.8%
- 5-year price change: +26.8%

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#10. Upperville, VA

- Typical home value: $1,143,703
- 1-year price change: +2.0%
- 5-year price change: +35.3%

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#9. Dunn Loring, VA

- Typical home value: $1,191,132
- 1-year price change: -0.6%
- 5-year price change: +27.4%

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#8. Chevy Chase, MD

- Typical home value: $1,195,653
- 1-year price change: +0.4%
- 5-year price change: +24.2%

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#7. Cabin John, MD

- Typical home value: $1,225,416
- 1-year price change: +0.6%
- 5-year price change: +25.9%

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#6. Waterford, VA

- Typical home value: $1,281,274
- 1-year price change: +4.1%
- 5-year price change: +56.0%

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#5. Glen Echo, MD

- Typical home value: $1,286,245
- 1-year price change: -1.6%
- 5-year price change: data not available

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#4. Potomac, MD

- Typical home value: $1,321,349
- 1-year price change: +0.6%
- 5-year price change: +31.6%

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#3. McLean, VA

- Typical home value: $1,415,468
- 1-year price change: +1.7%
- 5-year price change: +31.3%

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#2. Chevy Chase View, MD

- Typical home value: $1,423,705
- 1-year price change: -0.0%
- 5-year price change: +26.2%

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#1. Great Falls, VA

- Typical home value: $1,633,194
- 1-year price change: +0.9%
- 5-year price change: +39.1%

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