Northumberland County, VA Housing Market Brief
county · VA · as of August 2026
What is Northumberland 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 Northumberland County, VA in its market cycle?
Northumberland 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.
Northumberland County, VA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $459K | ▲ +19.4% |
| Median Days on Market | 82 days | ▲ +32.3% |
| Months of Supply | 5.7 | ▲ +58.3% |
| Homes for Sale | 185 | ▲ +31.2% |
| Homes Sold | 34 | ▼ -15% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $251 | ▲ +9.1% |
How has Northumberland County, VA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Northumberland County, VA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Northumberland County, VA is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 26 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Northumberland County, VA?
The median sale price in Northumberland County, VA is $459K, having risen 19.4% over the past year.
How affordable is Northumberland County, VA?
Northumberland County, VA scores 8 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Northumberland County, VA's Alpha Score?
Northumberland County, VA's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (39/100) and its weakest is Affordability (8/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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