Highland County, VA Housing Market Brief
county · VA · as of May 2026
What is Highland 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 Highland County, VA in its market cycle?
Highland 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.
Highland County, VA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1.5M | ▲ +326.7% |
| Median Days on Market | 284 days | ▲ +189.8% |
| Months of Supply | 6.5 | ▲ +44.4% |
| Homes for Sale | 13 | ▲ +44.4% |
| Homes Sold | 2 | 0% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $137 | ▼ -33.5% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 90.4% | ▼ -7.6% |
How has Highland County, VA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Highland County, VA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Highland County, VA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 47 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Highland County, VA?
The median sale price in Highland County, VA is $1.5M, having risen 326.7% over the past year.
How affordable is Highland County, VA?
Highland County, VA scores 37 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Highland County, VA's Alpha Score?
Highland County, VA's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (68/100) and its weakest is Affordability (37/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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