James City County, VA Housing Market Brief
county · VA · as of May 2026
What is James City 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 James City County, VA in its market cycle?
James City County, VA is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
James City County, VA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $515K | ▲ +4.6% |
| Median Days on Market | 30 days | ▲ +66.7% |
| Months of Supply | 2.2 | ▼ -4.3% |
| Homes for Sale | 319 | ▼ -6.7% |
| Homes Sold | 142 | ▼ -6.6% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $231 | ▲ +7.1% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.1% | ▲ +0.2% |
How has James City County, VA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is James City County, VA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, James City County, VA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 42 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in James City County, VA?
The median sale price in James City County, VA is $515K, having risen 4.6% over the past year.
How affordable is James City County, VA?
James City County, VA scores 16 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving James City County, VA's Alpha Score?
James City County, VA's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (56/100) and its weakest is Affordability (16/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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