Top Virginia markets by PropertyIQ Score
Top metros
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisonburg, VA | 81 | B- |
| 2 | Staunton, VA | 75 | C |
| 3 | Richmond, VA | 73 | C |
| 4 | Blacksburg, VA | 64 | D |
| 5 | Lake of the Woods, VA | 62 | D- |
| 6 | Lynchburg, VA | 61 | D- |
| 7 | Virginia Beach, VA | 61 | D- |
| 8 | Bluefield, WV | 60 | D- |
| 9 | Martinsville, VA | 60 | D- |
| 10 | Winchester, VA | 55 | F |
Top counties
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sussex County, VA | 98 | A+ |
| 2 | Bland County, VA | 97 | A+ |
| 3 | Prince Edward County, VA | 96 | A |
| 4 | Greensville County, VA | 96 | A |
| 5 | Charlotte County, VA | 95 | A |
| 6 | Bath County, VA | 94 | A |
| 7 | Surry County, VA | 93 | A |
| 8 | Buckingham County, VA | 92 | A- |
| 9 | Halifax County, VA | 92 | A- |
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: 2026-07-07. Data from Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, U.S. Census Bureau, FRED, BLS, and BEA.