Loudoun County, Virginia

Living in Broadlands, VA

Among Loudoun County's 16 largest communities, Broadlands has the highest home values ($897K) and the shortest average commute (24 minutes). With about 14,000 residents, it's Loudoun County's 7th-largest community. Below: prices, housing and getting around, and how Fred works here.

Median home value
$897K
Census, 2020–2024
Median rent
$2,694
per month
Own their home
82%
of households
Nearest Metro
1.5 mi
Ashburn

At a glance

Homes, prices & getting around.

The median home in Broadlands is valued at $897K, above the Loudoun County median of $744K — the highest of the 16 Loudoun County communities compared on this site. Median rent is $2,694 a month (county: $2,386).

Housing here is mostly houses — 57% detached and 25% townhouses — with 17% in condo and apartment buildings. Most homes are owner-occupied (82%, against 78% across Loudoun County). The typical home was built in 2004, about the same as the Loudoun County median of 2002.

The nearest Metro station is Ashburn (Silver Line), about 1.5 miles from the center of Broadlands. About 40% of workers here work from home.

Homes by type of building

  • Detached houses 57%
  • Townhouses 25%
  • 2–9 unit buildings 4%
  • 10+ unit buildings 13%
Residents
14,021
2020 Census
Homes
4,298
2020 Census
Typical home built
2004
median year
Avg. commute
24 min
one way
Transit commuters
1%
of workers
Work from home
40%
of workers
Price-to-rent
28
Loudoun County: 26

Straight-line distance to major job centers

Dulles Airport
5 mi
Tysons
17 mi
Bethesda / NIH
22 mi
Downtown D.C.
27 mi

As the crow flies from the community's Census center point; drive times vary with traffic — Fred can map your real commute.

Questions

Living in Broadlands: common questions.

Is Broadlands a city? What county is it in?

No — Broadlands is an unincorporated community (a Census-designated place) in Loudoun County, Virginia. It has no city government of its own; Loudoun County provides local services, and the mailing-address “Broadlands” area can be larger than the Census boundary.

What is the median home value in Broadlands?

$897K, based on owners' own estimates in the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey, compared with $744K across Loudoun County. These figures trail today's prices — request a valuation or a current Broadlands market report for recent sales.

Do more people rent or own in Broadlands?

82% of households own their home and 18% rent (ACS 2020–2024), compared with 78% owners across Loudoun County. Fred can run the rent-versus-buy numbers for a specific Broadlands home.

How far is Broadlands from downtown D.C.?

Broadlands is about 27 miles from downtown D.C. in a straight line. The average one-way commute from here is 24 minutes.

Which schools serve Broadlands?

Public schools are assigned by home address. Broadlands is served by Loudoun County Public Schools; check the district's boundary tools for any specific address.

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Broadlands?

A rough guide is the price-to-rent ratio — the median home value divided by a year of median rent. Here it's about 28 (Loudoun County: 26); the higher it is, the more renting tends to win on monthly cost. It's only a starting point — taxes, rates and how long you'll stay matter more. Fred runs the real numbers for specific homes.

Are there first-time buyer programs for Broadlands?

Yes: Virginia Housing — the state housing agency's first-time buyer loans and down-payment assistance. Eligibility and limits change, so confirm with a participating lender — Fred can introduce one.

Can Fred help me buy or sell in Broadlands?

Yes. Fred Mohseni is a Realtor® licensed in Maryland, Virginia and D.C. with The ONE Street Company at Samson Properties. Call (202) 704-5931 or send a note.

How Fred helps

Your Broadlands real estate agent.

Whether you're buying, selling, investing or relocating in Broadlands, you work directly with Fred — a Realtor® licensed in Maryland, Virginia and D.C., with an accountant's eye for the numbers.

01

Buying

Tours, offers and negotiation in Broadlands, with a patient, jargon-free guide from pre-approval to closing day.

02

Selling

Pricing from recent Broadlands sales, then preparation and marketing for the strongest possible offer.

03

Investing

Rent-versus-own math, cash-flow analysis and neighborhood selection from an accounting and finance background.

04

Relocating

New to the area? Fred compares Broadlands with nearby towns and runs remote tours before you arrive.

Nearby

Broadlands and its neighbors.

The closest places on this site, across county and state lines. Loudoun Valley Estates is about 2.3 miles away, Brambleton is about 2.5 miles away, Ashburn is about 2.6 miles away.

CommunityMedian home valueMedian rentOwn their home
Broadlands$897K$2,69482%
Loudoun Valley Estates$814K$3,24291%
Brambleton$866K$2,47985%
Ashburn$699K$2,45568%
Belmont$846K$2,82587%
Lansdowne$774K$2,36573%
Dulles Town Center$606K$2,39330%

ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. * = wide margin of error. “Typical home” is the most common kind of building. On smaller screens some columns are hidden; open on a laptop for population, home type and commute.

Next step

Thinking about Broadlands?

Ask Fred for a current Broadlands market report — recent sales, what's listed and what it means for your budget. Or call (202) 704-5931.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; D.C. Office of Planning neighborhood clusters and regional rail stations (D.C. GIS). Home values are owners' own estimates averaged over 2020–2024, so they trail today's prices. This product uses Census Bureau data but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau. Data updated November 2026.