Amherst County, VA Housing Market Brief
county · VA · as of May 2026
What is Amherst 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 Amherst County, VA in its market cycle?
Amherst 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.
Amherst County, VA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $290K | ▲ +18.2% |
| Median Days on Market | 11 days | ▼ -8.3% |
| Months of Supply | 2.1 | 0% |
| Homes for Sale | 66 | ▼ -2.9% |
| Homes Sold | 31 | ▼ -3.1% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $192 | ▲ +6.8% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.8% | ▼ -1.7% |
How has Amherst County, VA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Amherst County, VA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Amherst County, VA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 46 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Amherst County, VA?
The median sale price in Amherst County, VA is $290K, having risen 18.2% over the past year.
How affordable is Amherst County, VA?
Amherst County, VA scores 45 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Amherst County, VA's Alpha Score?
Amherst County, VA's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (56/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (39/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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