Southampton County, VA Housing Market Brief
county · VA · score computed October 2026
What is Southampton 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.
Population band 2 of 5 (population 9,816–20,389) · comparable within its band
Where is Southampton County, VA in its market cycle?
Southampton County, VA is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Southampton County, 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.
Southampton County, VA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $286K | ▼ -4.5% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 29 days | ▼ -34.1% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 3.2 | ▼ -11.1% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 47 | 0% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 14 | ▲ +7.7% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $187 | ▲ +17.7% | Redfin |
How has Southampton County, VA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Southampton County, VA a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Southampton County, VA is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 63 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Southampton County, VA?
The median sale price in Southampton County, VA is $286K, having fallen 4.5% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Southampton County, VA?
Southampton County, VA scores 44 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Southampton County, VA's Alpha Score?
Southampton County, VA's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (97/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (39/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Southampton County, VA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.