Mathews County, VA Housing Market Brief
county · VA · as of August 2026
What is Mathews 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 Mathews County, VA in its market cycle?
Mathews County, VA is classified as Emerging — early in its cycle, with scores climbing from a low base. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Mathews County, VA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $309K | ▼ -17.6% |
| Median Days on Market | 42 days | ▲ +10.5% |
| Months of Supply | 4.3 | ▲ +26.5% |
| Homes for Sale | 52 | ▲ +4% |
| Homes Sold | 13 | ▼ -13.3% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $234 | ▲ +8.2% |
How has Mathews County, VA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mathews County, VA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Mathews 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 Mathews County, VA?
The median sale price in Mathews County, VA is $309K, having fallen 17.6% over the past year.
How affordable is Mathews County, VA?
Mathews County, VA scores 53 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Mathews County, VA's Alpha Score?
Mathews County, VA's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (54/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (32/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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