| Market | Median list price | YoY | Days on market | Active | Price-to-income | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Virginia | $572,150 | -4.6% | 43 | 16,579 | 4.6 | $153,000 |
| Virginia Beach | $429,950 | +4.9% | 44 | 5,760 | 5.3 | $114,000 |
| Richmond | $439,925 | +2.3% | 44 | 3,472 | 5.2 | $115,000 |
| Roanoke | $374,975 | +4.2% | 64 | 1,223 | 5.6 | $99,000 |
| Charlottesville | $527,548 | -12.0% | 60 | 1,014 | 5.8 | $137,000 |
| Lynchburg | $349,923 | 0.0% | 58 | 1,002 | 5.2 | $89,000 |
| Winchester | $440,750 | -5.4% | 44 | 576 | 5.3 | $111,000 |
| Blacksburg | $352,000 | +0.9% | 65 | 506 | 5.5 | $91,000 |
| Staunton | $377,000 | -2.6% | 45 | 422 | 5.3 | $96,000 |
| Danville | $252,500 | +9.8% | 86 | 372 | 5.2 | $65,000 |
| Lake of the Woods | $439,450 | -5.5% | 53 | 271 | 4.7 | $113,000 |
| Harrisonburg | $417,500 | +5.3% | 53 | 238 | 5.8 | $107,000 |
| Martinsville | $224,950 | -0.4% | 70 | 199 | 4.8 | $57,000 |
State housing market · September 2026 data
Virginia housing market
Across the 13 Virginia markets WealthyBud tracks, the midpoint median listing price is $417,500 as of September 2026, and 6 of 13 are priced below a year ago. Northern Virginia is the most expensive ($572,150) and Martinsville the least ($224,950).
Midpoint median list price
$417,500
13 markets
Markets down YoY
6/13
September 2026
Active listings
31,634
Tracked markets
30-yr mortgage rate
7.28%
2026-10-01
What are home prices in each Virginia market?
The table lists every Virginia market WealthyBud tracks with its median listing price, year-over-year change, days on market, active listings, price-to-income ratio and the income needed to buy the median home. Select a market for its full report.
Are home prices rising or falling in Virginia?
Danville posted the biggest year-over-year change in Virginia (+9.8%) and Charlottesville the weakest (-12.0%). The midpoint change across the state's tracked markets is 0.0%, with 31,634 homes actively listed.
How much income do you need to buy a home in Virginia?
Buying the median listing with 20% down at the current 7.28% rate takes about $57,000 a year in Martinsville and $153,000 in Northern Virginia, keeping principal, interest and property tax at 28% of income.
Virginia housing market FAQ
What is the median home price in Virginia?
Across WealthyBud's 13 tracked Virginia markets, median listing prices have a midpoint of $417,500 as of September 2026, from $224,950 in Martinsville to $572,150 in Northern Virginia.
Are home prices falling in Virginia?
6 of 13 tracked Virginia markets have median listing prices below a year ago as of September 2026. The weakest is Charlottesville at -12.0%.
What is the most expensive housing market in Virginia?
Northern Virginia has the highest median listing price among tracked Virginia markets at $572,150 (September 2026).
How much income do you need to buy a home in Virginia?
Buying the median listing with 20% down at the current 7.28% rate takes about $57,000 a year in Martinsville and $153,000 in Northern Virginia, keeping principal, interest and property tax at 28% of income. Insurance, HOA and PMI are excluded.
Working in Virginia real estate? See Virginia agent salary (BLS median $63,980) and how to get licensed. Compare states on the state hub index or see where prices are falling nationwide.