Houston, TX vs Virginia Beach, VA: Housing Market Comparison (2026)
Side-by-side Alpha Scores, affordability, momentum, supply, jobs, and rental yield · as of July 2026
Houston, TX vs Virginia Beach, VA side by side
| Metric | ● Houston, TX | ● Virginia Beach, VA |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Score | 37 | 52 |
| Price Momentum | 26 | 72 |
| Inventory Health | 29 | 33 |
| Affordability | 55 | 40 |
| Economic Strength | 10 | 63 |
| Rental Yield | 76 | 60 |
| Median Sale Price | $337K | $383K |
| Price-to-Income | 4.2 | 4.8 |
| Payment-to-Income | 24.9% | 28.3% |
| Months of Supply | 5 | 2 |
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.9% | 4.4% |
| Overvaluation Index | 50 | 60 |
Highlighted = the stronger read for that metric (supply, valuation, and payment burden are better when lower). Income/rent inputs lag annually.
How Houston, TX and Virginia Beach, VA compare, dimension by dimension
- Affordability: Houston, TX leads — Houston, TX 55/100 vs Virginia Beach, VA 40/100.
- Price Momentum: Virginia Beach, VA leads — Houston, TX 26/100 vs Virginia Beach, VA 72/100.
- Inventory Health: Virginia Beach, VA leads — Houston, TX 29/100 vs Virginia Beach, VA 33/100.
- Economic Strength: Virginia Beach, VA leads — Houston, TX 10/100 vs Virginia Beach, VA 63/100.
- Rental Yield: Houston, TX leads — Houston, TX 76/100 vs Virginia Beach, VA 60/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a higher Alpha Score, Houston, TX or Virginia Beach, VA?
Virginia Beach, VA scores higher — 52 vs 37 out of 100. The Alpha Score is a 0-100 composite of price momentum, inventory health, affordability, economic strength, and rental yield.
Is Houston, TX or Virginia Beach, VA more affordable?
Houston, TX is more affordable on our affordability dimension. Price-to-income is 4.2 in Houston, TX and 4.8 in Virginia Beach, VA.
Which housing market has stronger momentum, Houston, TX or Virginia Beach, VA?
Virginia Beach, VA has stronger price momentum — 72/100 vs 26/100.
What is the median home price in Houston, TX vs Virginia Beach, VA?
The median sale price is $337K in Houston, TX and $383K in Virginia Beach, VA.
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