Ashburn, Virginia
Ashburn is one of Loudoun County’s largest communities, about 30 miles northwest of Washington, D.C. What began as a farming village called Farmwell now covers more than 15 square miles of neighborhoods, trails, and shopping, and Metro’s Silver Line arrived in November 2022.
- County
- Loudoun (unincorporated)
- Population
- 46,349 (2020 Census)
- Area
- 15.55 square miles
- Distance
- About 30 miles from D.C.
- Metro
- Ashburn and Loudoun Gateway stations
- Also known as
- Data Center Alley
A short history
From Farmwell to a major community.
Ashburn grew quickly once Dulles Airport and the Greenway arrived.
Farmwell and Ashburn Farm
Ashburn began as a farming village called Farmwell. It takes its name from Ashburn Farm, a 1,236-acre estate.
The Dulles effect
Dulles Airport opened in 1962. Growth took off in the 1980s and 1990s, and the population rose from 3,393 in 1990 to 46,349 in 2020.
Why people choose it
Why Ashburn.
- Planned neighborhoods.Ashburn Village, Ashburn Farm, Broadlands, Brambleton, Belmont, and Moorefield are among the communities.
- Metro access.The Silver Line opened Ashburn and Loudoun Gateway stations on November 15, 2022.
- Trails.The W&OD Trail follows the old railroad corridor through the area.
- Location.Dulles Airport and Leesburg are both close by.
- One Loudoun.A walkable mixed-use community lives within Ashburn.
Homes and neighborhoods
A community of communities.
Master-planned neighborhoods
Most of Ashburn is organized into planned neighborhoods with associations. Amenities, fees, and rules vary widely, so we compare them community by community.
One Loudoun
A mixed-use community of 358 acres with a walkable center. See our One Loudoun guide.
Near data centers
Data centers are part of the landscape. We look at what is nearby or planned around any home you’re considering.
Getting around
Greenway, Route 7, and the Silver Line.
Roads
The Dulles Greenway (VA 267) is a toll road. Route 7 and Route 28 are other main routes.
Metro
Silver Line stations at Ashburn and Loudoun Gateway opened in November 2022.
Trails
The W&OD Trail passes through the area.
Everyday life
What a normal week looks like.
Outdoors
- Walk or bike the W&OD Trail
- Use neighborhood trails and pools
- Visit parks across the community
In town
- Shop and eat across Ashburn’s centers
- Visit One Loudoun
- Reach Leesburg and Dulles Airport nearby
Schools
Schools serving Ashburn.
Ashburn is served by Loudoun County Public Schools. Boundaries differ across the community.
School assignments depend on the address and can change. Confirm with the school district before you decide.
Buying and selling
Buying or selling in Ashburn.
If you’re buying
- Compare associations and what their fees cover
- Check what’s around the home, including any data center sites
- Test your commute by car and by Metro
- Look at how close you are to the amenities you’ll use
If you’re selling
- Show amenities, trails, and neighborhood features
- Have association documents ready
- Highlight updates and the age of major systems
- Price against recent sales in your own community
From our team
We can help you narrow it down.
Ashburn has many communities with different feels and price points. Tell us what you want from your commute, your home, and your neighborhood, and we’ll help you narrow the choices.
Questions
Ashburn questions.
Is Ashburn a town?
No. It is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Loudoun County.
Is there Metro in Ashburn?
Yes. Ashburn and Loudoun Gateway stations on the Silver Line opened on November 15, 2022.
Why is Ashburn called Data Center Alley?
It has one of the highest concentrations of data centers in the world.
Thinking about Ashburn?
Tell us what you’re looking for or what you’d like to sell, and we’ll talk through it.
Available homes
Homes for sale in Ashburn.
Statistics and dates come from public sources such as the U.S. Census and local governments. Taxes, fees, school boundaries, and rules change, so we confirm details for any home you’re considering.