42Alpha

Winchester, VA metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · as of May 2026

Balanced

What is Winchester, 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.

Price Momentum20%
+6.051
Inventory Health25%
+4.744
Affordability20%
23
Economic Strength20%
No data
50
Rental Yield15%
43

Where is Winchester, VA metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Winchester, VA metro area is classified as Matureholding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

Winchester, VA metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$400K-2.5%
Median Days on Market46 days▲ +7%
Months of Supply2.9▲ +20.8%
Homes for Sale603▲ +6.7%
Homes Sold209-11.1%
Median Price / Sq Ft$215▲ +5.1%
Sale-to-List Ratio99.0%0%

How has Winchester, VA metro area’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 42
3-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is Winchester, VA metro area a buyer's or seller's market?

As of May 2026, Winchester, VA metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 42 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

Are home prices rising or falling in Winchester, VA metro area?

The median sale price in Winchester, VA metro area is $400K, having fallen 2.5% over the past year.

How affordable is Winchester, VA metro area?

Winchester, VA metro area scores 23 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

What's driving Winchester, VA metro area's Alpha Score?

Winchester, VA metro area's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (51/100) and its weakest is Affordability (23/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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