Buchanan County, VA Housing Market Brief
county · VA · as of August 2026
What is Buchanan 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 Buchanan County, VA in its market cycle?
Buchanan 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.
Buchanan County, VA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $160K | ▲ +61.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 108 days | ▲ +129.8% |
| Months of Supply | 7.1 | ▲ +2.9% |
| Homes for Sale | 29 | ▲ +45% |
| Homes Sold | 4 | ▲ +33.3% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $119 | ▲ +12.7% |
How has Buchanan County, VA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Buchanan County, VA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Buchanan County, VA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 53 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Buchanan County, VA?
The median sale price in Buchanan County, VA is $160K, having risen 61.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Buchanan County, VA?
Buchanan County, VA scores 64 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Buchanan County, VA's Alpha Score?
Buchanan County, VA's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (84/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (28/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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