Albemarle County, VA Housing Market Brief
county · VA · as of May 2026
What is Albemarle County, VA’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Albemarle County, VA in its market cycle?
Albemarle County, VA is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Albemarle County, VA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $565K | ▲ +2.7% |
| Median Days on Market | 12 days | ▼ -7.7% |
| Months of Supply | 2.6 | 0% |
| Homes for Sale | 577 | ▲ +1.4% |
| Homes Sold | 225 | ▲ +0.9% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $269 | ▲ +1.4% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.1% | ▼ -0.2% |
How has Albemarle County, VA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Albemarle County, VA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Albemarle County, VA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 43 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Albemarle County, VA?
The median sale price in Albemarle County, VA is $565K, having risen 2.7% over the past year.
How affordable is Albemarle County, VA?
Albemarle County, VA scores 10 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Albemarle County, VA's Alpha Score?
Albemarle County, VA's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (68/100) and its weakest is Affordability (10/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Albemarle County, VA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.