Washington, DC metro relocation guide
Moving to Newington Forest, VA
$592,200Median home value
Fairfax CountyArea
Washington, D.C. commuteCommute profile
About Newington Forest
A suburban community in southern Fairfax County, near Springfield and the Franconia-Springfield transit hub. Homes are mostly 1970s-90s colonials, townhomes, and garden condos on wooded lots. It attracts federal workers, military families from Fort Belvoir, and commuters who want Fairfax County schools and Metro access at a relative value.
Home prices in Newington Forest
The median home value in Newington Forest is $592,200.
Top places in Newington Forest
- Lake Accotink Park — the 493-acre county park with lake and trails
- Springfield Town Center — the region's major mall, 10 minutes north
- Franconia-Springfield Metro — Blue Line station, 10 minutes north
- Hidden Pond Nature Center — trails and the pond, nearby
- Fort Belvoir — the Army installation, 15 minutes southeast
Commuting from Newington Forest
- Downtown D.C. is about 35-45 minutes via Metro's Blue Line from Franconia-Springfield.
- Reagan National Airport is roughly 25 minutes north.
- I-95 and the Fairfax County Parkway are the main corridors.
Newington Forest FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Newington Forest, VA?
The median home value in Newington Forest is $592,200. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Newington Forest, VA?
Downtown D.C. is about 35-45 minutes via Metro's Blue Line from Franconia-Springfield.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.