Chesterfield County, VA Housing Market Brief
county · VA · as of May 2026
What is Chesterfield 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.
Where is Chesterfield County, VA in its market cycle?
Chesterfield County, 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.
Chesterfield County, VA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $430K | ▲ +2.6% |
| Median Days on Market | 15 days | ▲ +15.4% |
| Months of Supply | 1.2 | ▼ -33.3% |
| Homes for Sale | 690 | ▼ -29.6% |
| Homes Sold | 571 | ▲ +7.5% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $216 | ▲ +2.4% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.2% | ▲ +0.1% |
How has Chesterfield County, VA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chesterfield County, VA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Chesterfield County, VA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 51 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Chesterfield County, VA?
The median sale price in Chesterfield County, VA is $430K, having risen 2.6% over the past year.
How affordable is Chesterfield County, VA?
Chesterfield County, VA scores 27 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Chesterfield County, VA's Alpha Score?
Chesterfield County, VA's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (63/100) and its weakest is Affordability (27/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Chesterfield County, VA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.