Washington County, VA Housing Market Brief
county · VA · score computed October 2026
What is Washington 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.
Population band 4 of 5 (population 39,232–102,612) · comparable within its band
Where is Washington County, VA in its market cycle?
Washington 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.
What’s the forecast for Washington County, VA?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Washington County, VA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $361K | ▲ +33.1% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 53 days | ▼ -20.9% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 7.5 | ▲ +56.3% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 284 | ▲ +37.9% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 38 | ▼ -11.6% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $164 | ▲ +4.5% | Redfin |
How has Washington County, VA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Washington County, VA a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Washington County, VA is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 39 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Washington County, VA?
The median sale price in Washington County, VA is $361K, having risen 33.1% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Washington County, VA?
Washington County, VA scores 35 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Washington County, VA's Alpha Score?
Washington County, VA's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (52/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (26/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Washington County, VA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.