Fairfax vs. Loudoun: 5 Truths About Where to Buy if You Work in Reston (2026 Edition)
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Hi, I’m Chris Colgan. I have sold over $1 Billion in real estate in Northern Virginia, and I’ve watched the "Tech Corridor" shift right under our feet. If you just landed a job at Google, Microsoft, or a defense contractor in Reston or Herndon, you are facing the classic dilemma: Do you buy in Fairfax County (the established core) or Loudoun County (the booming exurb)?
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1. The "Price Gap" is Officially Dead
Ten years ago, you moved to Loudoun to save money. That era is over. According to the October 2025 market data, the median sales price in Fairfax County is $745,000. The median price in Loudoun County is $741,000.
There is virtually no…
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