Emporia, VA Housing Market Brief
county · VA · as of August 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.
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.
Emporia, VA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $100K | ▼ -52.2% |
| Median Days on Market | 59 days | ▼ -6.3% |
| Months of Supply | 5.2 | ▲ +79.3% |
| Homes for Sale | 16 | ▼ -5.9% |
| Homes Sold | 3 | ▼ -50% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $66 | ▼ -48.6% |
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?
As of August 2026, Emporia, VA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 50 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Emporia, VA?
The median sale price in Emporia, VA is $100K, having fallen 52.2% over the past year.
How affordable is Emporia, VA?
Emporia, VA scores 97 out of 100 on affordability — relatively 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 (99/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (1/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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