Emporia, VA Housing Market Brief
county · VA · score computed October 2026
What is Emporia, 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.
Population band 1 of 5 (population 475–9,803) · comparable within its band
Where is Emporia, VA in its market cycle?
Emporia, VA is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Emporia, VA?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Emporia, VA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $200K | ▲ +14% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 32 days | ▼ -54.3% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 7.2 | ▲ +35.9% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 22 | ▲ +37.5% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 3 | 0% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $146 | ▲ +33.9% | Redfin |
How has Emporia, VA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Emporia, VA a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Emporia, VA is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 35 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Emporia, VA?
The median sale price in Emporia, VA is $200K, having risen 14% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Emporia, VA?
Emporia, VA scores 53 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Emporia, VA's Alpha Score?
Emporia, VA's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (90/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (1/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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