Northampton County, VA Housing Market Brief
county · VA · as of August 2026
What is Northampton 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 Northampton County, VA in its market cycle?
Northampton County, VA is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Northampton County, VA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $518K | ▲ +0.7% |
| Median Days on Market | 157 days | ▲ +49.5% |
| Months of Supply | 13.6 | ▲ +40.2% |
| Homes for Sale | 138 | ▲ +13.1% |
| Homes Sold | 10 | ▼ -23.1% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $290 | ▲ +1.4% |
How has Northampton County, VA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Northampton County, VA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Northampton County, VA is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 28 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Northampton County, VA?
The median sale price in Northampton County, VA is $518K, having risen 0.7% over the past year.
How affordable is Northampton County, VA?
Northampton County, VA scores 3 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Northampton County, VA's Alpha Score?
Northampton County, VA's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (54/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (2/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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