Bristol, VA Housing Market Brief
county · VA · as of July 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 3.3% 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 | $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% |
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 July 2026, Bristol, VA is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 35 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 38 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 Economic Strength (27/100). 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.