05/18/2026
📈 Northern Virginia Real Estate Market: Spring 2026 Snapshot
Northern Virginia’s housing market continued to show resilience in April 2026, with steady gains in home prices and sales activity across the region. Demand remains strong as buyers continue competing for limited inventory during the spring market season.
Here’s a quick snapshot of the market compared to April 2025:
Northern Virginia Region�
🏠 Median Price: $815K (+4.6%)�
🏠 Home Sales: 1,650 (+4.2%)
Notable local trends:�
📍 Fairfax County remained strong with median sale prices up 4%�
📍 Arlington County saw median prices jump 14.7%�
📍 Alexandria City experienced a 33.1% increase in home sales�📍 Falls Church City continued commanding premium pricing with median sales above $1.17M
While inventory has improved slightly year-over-year, supply still remains tight, keeping competitive pressure on buyers throughout much of the region. The Northern Virginia market continues to demonstrate long-term strength, stability, and buyer demand heading deeper into 2026.
Curious about the median sales price throughout Northern Virginia by jurisdiction? Check out how the numbers break down by area.