Wise County, VA Housing Market Brief
county · VA · as of August 2026
What is Wise 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 Wise County, VA in its market cycle?
Wise 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.
Wise County, VA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $145K | ▼ -12.3% |
| Median Days on Market | 67 days | ▼ -29.5% |
| Months of Supply | 7.5 | ▲ +59.6% |
| Homes for Sale | 145 | ▲ +27.2% |
| Homes Sold | 20 | ▼ -20% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $95 | ▼ -9.2% |
How has Wise County, VA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wise County, VA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Wise County, VA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 50 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Wise County, VA?
The median sale price in Wise County, VA is $145K, having fallen 12.3% over the past year.
How affordable is Wise County, VA?
Wise County, VA scores 88 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Wise County, VA's Alpha Score?
Wise County, VA's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (92/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (17/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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