Roanoke, VA metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of May 2026
What is Roanoke, 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 Roanoke, VA metro area in its market cycle?
Roanoke, VA metro area is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Roanoke, VA metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $320K | 0% |
| Median Days on Market | 19 days | ▲ +35.7% |
| Months of Supply | 2.5 | ▲ +13.6% |
| Homes for Sale | 979 | ▲ +10.5% |
| Homes Sold | 384 | ▼ -4.7% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $158 | ▲ +4.8% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.5% | ▼ -0.4% |
How has Roanoke, VA metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Roanoke, VA metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Roanoke, VA metro area is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 40 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Roanoke, VA metro area?
The median sale price in Roanoke, VA metro area is $320K, having held roughly steady over the past year.
How affordable is Roanoke, VA metro area?
Roanoke, VA metro area scores 33 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Roanoke, VA metro area's Alpha Score?
Roanoke, VA metro area's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (50/100) and its weakest is Affordability (33/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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