Bristol, VA Housing Market Brief
county · VA · as of May 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 Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Bristol, VA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $210K | ▲ +12.6% |
| Median Days on Market | 70 days | ▲ +52.2% |
| Months of Supply | 4.7 | ▲ +23.7% |
| Homes for Sale | 121 | ▲ +39.1% |
| Homes Sold | 26 | ▲ +13% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $149 | ▲ +10.5% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.4% | ▲ +3.7% |
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 May 2026, Bristol, VA is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 29 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 $210K, having risen 12.6% over the past year.
How affordable is Bristol, VA?
Bristol, VA scores 19 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable 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 Price Momentum (40/100) and its weakest is Affordability (19/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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