Bristol, VA Housing Market Brief
county · VA · as of August 2026
What is Bristol, 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 Bristol, VA in its market cycle?
Bristol, 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 Bristol, VA?
Our model forecasts Bristol, VA’s home prices to rise about 3.6% over the next 12 months (medium confidence).
This is a separate, forward-looking view — not the cycle classification above. See how past forecasts performed on the track record, or the full local forecast with its confidence range on the market page.
Bristol, VA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $209K | ▼ -13.3% |
| Median Days on Market | 56 days | ▲ +9.8% |
| Months of Supply | 4.3 | ▼ -6.5% |
| Homes for Sale | 128 | ▲ +36.2% |
| Homes Sold | 30 | ▲ +42.9% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $126 | ▼ -14.8% |
How has Bristol, VA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bristol, VA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Bristol, 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 Bristol, VA?
The median sale price in Bristol, VA is $209K, having fallen 13.3% over the past year.
How affordable is Bristol, VA?
Bristol, VA scores 51 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Bristol, VA's Alpha Score?
Bristol, VA's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (63/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (30/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Bristol, VA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.