Buena Vista, VA Housing Market Brief
county · VA · as of August 2026
What is Buena Vista, 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 Buena Vista, VA in its market cycle?
Buena Vista, VA is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Buena Vista, VA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $187K | ▼ -16.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 36 days | ▼ -21.7% |
| Months of Supply | 4.4 | ▲ +214.3% |
| Homes for Sale | 27 | ▲ +80% |
| Homes Sold | 6 | ▼ -45.4% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $143 | ▲ +14.3% |
How has Buena Vista, VA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Buena Vista, VA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Buena Vista, VA is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 60 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Buena Vista, VA?
The median sale price in Buena Vista, VA is $187K, having fallen 16.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Buena Vista, VA?
Buena Vista, VA scores 78 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Buena Vista, VA's Alpha Score?
Buena Vista, VA's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (95/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (24/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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