Smyth County, VA Housing Market Brief
county · VA · as of August 2026
What is Smyth 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 Smyth County, VA in its market cycle?
Smyth 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.
Smyth County, VA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $213K | ▲ +11.4% |
| Median Days on Market | 84 days | ▲ +1.2% |
| Months of Supply | 5.5 | ▼ -27.6% |
| Homes for Sale | 100 | ▼ -2.9% |
| Homes Sold | 19 | ▲ +35.7% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $149 | ▲ +35.1% |
How has Smyth County, VA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Smyth County, VA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Smyth County, VA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 49 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Smyth County, VA?
The median sale price in Smyth County, VA is $213K, having risen 11.4% over the past year.
How affordable is Smyth County, VA?
Smyth County, VA scores 47 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Smyth County, VA's Alpha Score?
Smyth County, VA's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (76/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (24/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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