Suffolk, VA Housing Market Brief
county · VA · score computed October 2026
What is Suffolk, 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 4 of 5 (population 39,232–102,612) · comparable within its band
Where is Suffolk, VA in its market cycle?
Suffolk, VA is classified as Growing — strengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Suffolk, 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.
Suffolk, VA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $394K | ▼ -2.7% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 61 days | ▲ +17.3% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 3.4 | ▼ -8.1% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 521 | ▼ -14.6% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 153 | ▼ -7.3% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $208 | ▲ +4.3% | Redfin |
How has Suffolk, VA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Suffolk, VA a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Suffolk, VA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 54 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Suffolk, VA?
The median sale price in Suffolk, VA is $394K, having fallen 2.7% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Suffolk, VA?
Suffolk, VA scores 23 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Suffolk, VA's Alpha Score?
Suffolk, VA's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (88/100) and its weakest is Affordability (23/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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