Rappahannock County, VA Housing Market Brief
county · VA · score computed October 2026
What is Rappahannock County, 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.
Population band 1 of 5 (population 475–9,803) · comparable within its band
Where is Rappahannock County, VA in its market cycle?
Rappahannock County, 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.
What’s the forecast for Rappahannock County, VA?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Rappahannock County, VA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $489K | ▼ -7.2% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 80 days | ▲ +14.3% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 11.5 | ▲ +144.7% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 59 | ▲ +25.5% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 5 | ▼ -50% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $384 | ▲ +11.5% | Redfin |
How has Rappahannock County, VA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rappahannock County, VA a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Rappahannock County, VA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 43 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Rappahannock County, VA?
The median sale price in Rappahannock County, VA is $489K, having fallen 7.2% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Rappahannock County, VA?
Rappahannock County, VA scores 4 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Rappahannock County, VA's Alpha Score?
Rappahannock County, VA's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (86/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (3/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Rappahannock County, VA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.