Top Virginia markets by PropertyIQ Score
Top metros
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Staunton, VA | 89 | B+ |
| 2 | Harrisonburg, VA | 88 | B+ |
| 3 | Richmond, VA | 75 | C |
| 4 | Charlottesville, VA | 65 | D |
| 5 | Virginia Beach, VA | 61 | D- |
| 6 | Lynchburg, VA | 61 | D- |
| 7 | Lake of the Woods, VA | 51 | F |
| 8 | Washington, DC | 50 | F |
| 9 | Blacksburg, VA | 39 | F |
| 10 | Winchester, VA | 38 | F |
Top counties
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlotte County, VA | 98 | A+ |
| 2 | Bland County, VA | 95 | A |
| 3 | Brunswick County, VA | 94 | A |
| 4 | Prince Edward County, VA | 93 | A |
| 5 | Madison County, VA | 91 | A- |
| 6 | Amelia County, VA | 90 | A- |
| 7 | Nottoway County, VA | 89 | B+ |
| 8 | Dickenson County, VA | 85 | B |
| 9 | Augusta County, VA | 85 | B |
Virginia Real Estate Market
AI-powered housing market analysis for every metro area and county in Virginia. Updated monthly with the latest data from Zillow, Redfin, Census, and FRED.
Virginia Metro Areas
12 metropolitan areas tracked by PropertyIQ in Virginia
Virginia Counties
127 counties tracked by PropertyIQ in Virginia
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Virginia Real Estate Market Analysis
Finding the right markets to invest in across Virginia means looking past headline price figures. The PropertyIQ Score reads every metropolitan area and county in Virginia on price momentum from Zillow and demand pressure from Realtor.com, validated against actual market outcomes from 2001 to 2023 — surfacing which markets are positioned to outperform their state and which are set to lag.
Virginia's housing market benefits from the nation's largest concentration of federal government employment and defense contracting (Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, SAIC, Northrop Grumman). Northern Virginia commands premium prices for DC metro access, while Richmond has emerged as an independent financial services hub attracting migration from more expensive coastal metros. Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads' military economy provides stable, recession-resistant demand across multiple branches of service.
Use PropertyIQ's scores and interactive analytics to find the right Virginia market for your goals. Compare metros side-by-side, explore county-level data for granular insights, or use the Graphs tool to track historical trends for any Virginia market over time.
Virginia Metro Areas and ZIP Codes
Virginia Counties and ZIP Codes
Last updated: 2026-08-21. Data from Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, U.S. Census Bureau, FRED, BLS, and BEA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many housing markets does PropertyIQ track in Virginia?
PropertyIQ currently tracks 12 metro areas and 127 counties in Virginia, each with its own PropertyIQ Score, home value trend, and days on market reading, refreshed monthly.
What does a PropertyIQ Score of 50 mean for a Virginia market?
A score of 50 marks Virginia's own state average demand momentum. PropertyIQ computes scores nationally across every US market, then calibrates the scale so a Virginia market is read against Virginia's own typical momentum rather than the national average. A market scoring above 50 is positioned to outperform the Virginia average over the next three years, while one below 50 is positioned to lag it.
Where can I find ZIP code level housing data for Virginia?
Every metro area and county listed on this page links through to its own ZIP codes, and each ZIP has its own market page with home value, rent, and days on market data. Start from a Virginia metro or county below, then drill into ZIP codes for the most localized data available.
What data sources does PropertyIQ use for Virginia market data, and how often is it updated?
PropertyIQ ingests fresh data every month from Zillow home values, Realtor.com days on market and price cut activity, Redfin, the US Census Bureau, FRED, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Every metro, county, and ZIP page for Virginia shows a last updated date, and PropertyIQ Scores are recomputed monthly once that new source data lands.
Which Virginia metro area has the strongest housing demand right now?
As of the latest monthly refresh, Staunton, VA has the highest PropertyIQ Score among Virginia metro areas, indicating the strongest demand momentum in the state relative to its own history. Rankings shift month to month as new home value, days on market, and price cut data arrives, so check back after each monthly update.