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

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February 24, 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 $365,545 in March, 0.8% higher than the year before.

High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of April 16, the sits at 6.3%.

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 232 cities and towns.

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#30. Leesburg, VA

- Typical home value: $865,517
- 1-year price change: +1.4%
- 5-year price change: +32.6%

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#29. Sandy Spring, MD

- Typical home value: $871,811
- 1-year price change: -1.9%
- 5-year price change: +19.2%

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#28. Purcellville, VA

- Typical home value: $909,565
- 1-year price change: +1.9%
- 5-year price change: +34.0%

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#27. Brinklow, MD

- Typical home value: $909,791
- 1-year price change: -2.7%
- 5-year price change: data not available

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#26. Hamilton, VA

- Typical home value: $910,689
- 1-year price change: +3.6%
- 5-year price change: +36.9%

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#25. North Potomac, MD

- Typical home value: $911,608
- 1-year price change: -0.9%
- 5-year price change: +19.7%

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#24. Laytonsville, MD

- Typical home value: $922,014
- 1-year price change: +0.1%
- 5-year price change: data not available

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#23. Delaplane, VA

- Typical home value: $931,513
- 1-year price change: +7.4%
- 5-year price change: +31.1%

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#22. Paeonian Springs, VA

- Typical home value: $962,082
- 1-year price change: +2.4%
- 5-year price change: data not available

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#21. The Plains, VA

- Typical home value: $971,123
- 1-year price change: +6.2%
- 5-year price change: +32.2%

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#20. Fort Hunt, VA

- Typical home value: $1,001,781
- 1-year price change: -0.6%
- 5-year price change: +17.7%

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#19. Clifton, VA

- Typical home value: $1,016,907
- 1-year price change: -1.6%
- 5-year price change: +23.2%

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#18. Darnestown, MD

- Typical home value: $1,024,744
- 1-year price change: -0.6%
- 5-year price change: +22.3%

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#17. Garrett Park, MD

- Typical home value: $1,061,769
- 1-year price change: -0.6%
- 5-year price change: +16.8%

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#16. Catharpin, VA

- Typical home value: $1,100,420
- 1-year price change: +5.0%
- 5-year price change: +37.3%

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#15. Oakton, VA

- Typical home value: $1,104,687
- 1-year price change: -1.2%
- 5-year price change: +22.0%

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#14. Aldie, VA

- Typical home value: $1,115,970
- 1-year price change: +3.3%
- 5-year price change: +41.1%

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#13. Bethesda, MD

- Typical home value: $1,152,219
- 1-year price change: -0.6%
- 5-year price change: +19.3%

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#12. Middleburg, VA

- Typical home value: $1,155,026
- 1-year price change: +4.0%
- 5-year price change: +41.7%

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#11. Vienna, VA

- Typical home value: $1,179,673
- 1-year price change: -0.3%
- 5-year price change: +23.6%

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#10. Upperville, VA

- Typical home value: $1,191,414
- 1-year price change: +3.7%
- 5-year price change: +31.6%

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#9. Dunn Loring, VA

- Typical home value: $1,226,123
- 1-year price change: -3.0%
- 5-year price change: +23.6%

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#8. Chevy Chase, MD

- Typical home value: $1,247,761
- 1-year price change: -0.9%
- 5-year price change: +21.3%

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#7. Cabin John, MD

- Typical home value: $1,289,768
- 1-year price change: -0.4%
- 5-year price change: +22.8%

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#6. Waterford, VA

- Typical home value: $1,326,910
- 1-year price change: +3.6%
- 5-year price change: +48.6%

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#5. Glen Echo, MD

- Typical home value: $1,335,696
- 1-year price change: -2.5%
- 5-year price change: data not available

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#4. Potomac, MD

- Typical home value: $1,390,212
- 1-year price change: -0.1%
- 5-year price change: +27.5%

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#3. McLean, VA

- Typical home value: $1,482,697
- 1-year price change: +0.6%
- 5-year price change: +28.6%

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#2. Chevy Chase View, MD

- Typical home value: $1,493,700
- 1-year price change: -3.0%
- 5-year price change: +22.7%

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#1. Great Falls, VA

- Typical home value: $1,682,447
- 1-year price change: -0.8%
- 5-year price change: +32.5%

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