The Washington metro area, also referred to as the DC area, is home to roughly 6.3 million people. With lots of choices on where to live, it can be hard to narrow it down. Are you looking for a strictly urban environment—living in the same city as our Capital, Supreme Court and White House? Or are scenic landscapes mixed with Civil War-era buildings of Frederick, Maryland more your style? What about a combination of the two—Arlington, Virginia combines the best of city life with urban outdoor living. At Tomo, we narrowed down the best cities in the DC area, based on which cities have seen the greatest growth.
Tomo’s List of the Best Cities in the DC Area.
| Neighborhood | Median Closing Price | Median 3 year Closing Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick, MD | $666,250 | $407,500 | 63.5% |
| Nokesville, VA | $850,000 | $537,500 | 58.1% |
| Aldie, VA | $1,350,000 | $900,000 | 50.0% |
| Leesburg, VA | $1,125,000 | $762,000 | 47.6% |
| Urbana, MD | $827,500 | $595,510 | 39.7% |
| Falls Church, VA | $1,344,000 | $972,450 | 38.2% |
| Brunswick, MD | $393,000 | $286,037 | 37.4% |
| Arlington, VA | $1,315,500 | $965,000 | 36.3% |
| Thurmont, MD | $405,950 | $300,000 | 35.3% |
Nokesville, VA
This charming Cape Cod, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home, is nestled on one-acre of land in Nokesville, VA—approximately 30 miles outside of DC. This city ranked #2 on our list—with a 58% increase in the median home closing price vs. the median home closing price over the last three years. Nokesville is home to rolling hill farms, a historic winery called Effingham Manor Winery and agriculture-friendly attractions. If you want a break from the hustle and bustle of the city, look no further than the cute neighborhoods of Nokesville.
Methodology
We looked at the median home close price by zip code during March, 2024 and compared that to the median home close price over the prior three years to determine the percent growth. We then ranked the zip codes, within each state, to determine which neighborhood had the highest percent change (essentially the highest growth).
Want to see other best neighborhoods?
For more information on other cities or neighborhoods in this series, look no further than Best Neighborhoods in Chicago, Tampa, Orlando, Phoenix, Raleigh, Charlotte, Fairfield or Seattle. Still settled on moving to the DC area, see the latest DC listings.
