Virginia
Stafford
Where commuters become homeowners.
$550K
Median (Mar 2026)
−4.3%
YoY Change
49 days
Days on Market
Buyer's's
Market
About this neighborhood
What Stafford Is
Stafford is where Northern Virginia transitions into the Fredericksburg corridor — the sweet spot for buyers who need NoVa-grade schools and amenities without paying Prince William prices. Anchored by I-95, the VRE Brooke station, and proximity to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Stafford has long been military and federal-contractor territory. In 2026 it's also become the value play for everyone else.
2026 Market Read
The Year So Far
Stafford softened 4.3% YoY — the second-largest correction on our list. Average days on market is now 49 (about seven weeks), giving buyers real leverage. The 22554 ZIP (north Stafford / Aquia) is at $550K median; the 22556 ZIP (Hartwood / west Stafford) is at $510K and quietly up 1% YoY — a divergence worth watching.
What you get for your money
Three Price Tiers
Under $500K
Townhome in Aquia Harbour or Hampton Oaks, 3 bd / 2.5 ba
$500K–$750K
SFH in Embrey Mill or Augustine North, 4 bd, attached garage
$750K+
Newer construction or estate-sized lot, 3,500–5,000 sqft
Life here
Day-to-Day in Stafford
Schools
Stafford County Public Schools — Colonial Forge HS, Mountain View HS
Parks
Government Island, Aquia Landing Park, Crow's Nest Natural Area
Dining & Shopping
Stafford Marketplace, Cosner's Corner, Central Park (Fredericksburg)
Commute
VRE Brooke station · I-95 · 45 min to Pentagon · adjacent to MCB Quantico
Samina's Take
“Stafford in 2026 is what Woodbridge was in 2018. Buyers who get in this year are buying ahead of the next correction up.”
Samina Bilal · Realtor
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