Highland County, VA Housing Market Brief
county · VA · as of August 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 Mature — holding near a healthy peak. 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 | $158K | ▲ +2.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 12 days | ▼ -81.8% |
| Months of Supply | 6.3 | ▲ +37% |
| Homes for Sale | 13 | ▲ +44.4% |
| Homes Sold | 2 | 0% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $192 | ▲ +113.6% |
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 August 2026, Highland County, VA is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 68 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 $158K, having risen 2.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Highland County, VA?
Highland County, VA scores 92 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable 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 Affordability (92/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (50/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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