Newport News, VA Housing Market Brief
county · VA · as of May 2026
What is Newport News, 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 Newport News, VA in its market cycle?
Newport News, VA is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Newport News, VA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $315K | ▲ +3.3% |
| Median Days on Market | 27 days | ▲ +3.9% |
| Months of Supply | 1.8 | ▼ -5.3% |
| Homes for Sale | 356 | ▼ -5.1% |
| Homes Sold | 202 | ▲ +2% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $195 | ▲ +2.5% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.5% | ▼ -0.5% |
How has Newport News, VA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Newport News, VA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Newport News, VA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 48 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Newport News, VA?
The median sale price in Newport News, VA is $315K, having risen 3.3% over the past year.
How affordable is Newport News, VA?
Newport News, VA scores 21 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Newport News, VA's Alpha Score?
Newport News, VA's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (66/100) and its weakest is Affordability (21/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Newport News, VA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.