Virginia Beach, VA metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of May 2026
What is Virginia Beach, VA metro area’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 Virginia Beach, VA metro area in its market cycle?
Virginia Beach, VA metro area is classified as Growing — strengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Virginia Beach, VA metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $383K | ▲ +5.6% |
| Median Days on Market | 28 days | ▼ -17.1% |
| Months of Supply | 2.2 | ▼ -15.4% |
| Homes for Sale | 5,192 | ▼ -5% |
| Homes Sold | 2,410 | ▲ +11.5% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $216 | ▲ +3.3% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.8% | ▲ +0.3% |
How has Virginia Beach, VA metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Virginia Beach, VA metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Virginia Beach, VA metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 50 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Virginia Beach, VA metro area?
The median sale price in Virginia Beach, VA metro area is $383K, having risen 5.6% over the past year.
How affordable is Virginia Beach, VA metro area?
Virginia Beach, VA metro area scores 50 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Virginia Beach, VA metro area's Alpha Score?
Virginia Beach, VA metro area's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (72/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (33/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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