Russell County, VA Housing Market Brief
county · VA · as of August 2026
What is Russell 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 Russell County, VA in its market cycle?
Russell 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.
Russell County, VA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $177K | ▲ +24.2% |
| Median Days on Market | 134 days | ▲ +76.3% |
| Months of Supply | 11.5 | ▲ +101.8% |
| Homes for Sale | 70 | ▲ +27.3% |
| Homes Sold | 6 | ▼ -40% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $115 | ▲ +43% |
How has Russell County, VA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Russell County, VA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Russell County, VA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 48 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Russell County, VA?
The median sale price in Russell County, VA is $177K, having risen 24.2% over the past year.
How affordable is Russell County, VA?
Russell County, VA scores 70 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Russell County, VA's Alpha Score?
Russell County, VA's strongest dimension is Affordability (70/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (25/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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