Washington, DC metro relocation guide
Moving to Difficult Run, VA
$1,111,400Median home value
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About Difficult Run
Difficult Run is a suburban community in Fairfax County, Virginia, named for the stream that winds through it between Great Falls and Reston. Housing is mostly single-family subdivisions from the 1970s-2000s on wooded lots. Fairfax County schools and proximity to the Dulles tech corridor.


Home prices in Difficult Run
The median home value in Difficult Run is $1,111,400.
Top places in Difficult Run
- Difficult Run Stream Valley Park — trails along the stream
- Great Falls Park (nearby) — Potomac waterfalls
- Reston (adjacent) — town centers and dining
- Lake Fairfax Park (nearby)
Commuting from Difficult Run
- Downtown D.C. ~30-40 minutes via I-66/George Washington Parkway
- Wiehle-Reston East Metro (Silver Line) ~10-15 minutes
- Dulles International Airport ~15 minutes
- Dulles Toll Road nearby
Difficult Run FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Difficult Run, VA?
The median home value in Difficult Run is $1,111,400. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Difficult Run, VA?
Downtown D.C. ~30-40 minutes via I-66/George Washington Parkway
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.