March 5, 2024 – MyMarketPulse (mymarketpulse.com) just released the list of most affordable counties in Virginia for January 2024.
Looking for a bargain on a new home, but worried about paying for it? Curious if there are spots in Virginia where homes are actually affordable based on what folks earn? MyMarketPulse took a deep dive into it, exploring where in Virginia you can truly afford to live without breaking the bank.
What We Uncovered
We zeroed in on each county, pulling up the median sale prices from Redfin alongside median household incomes straight from U.S. Census data, focusing on counties with 25 or more home sales per month. By dividing the median home price by the median income, we got a clear picture of affordability – basically, how many years of income it takes to buy a home. Counties were then ranked from most to least affordable based on this ratio.
The Highlights
In Virginia, the most wallet-friendly county for locals to buy a home is Danville, where the median home price is just 2.7 times the typical local annual salary. The median sale price is $110,000.
On the flip side, Arlington County sits at the pricey end of the spectrum, with homes costing 9.5 times what the average local earns in a year. The median sale price is $1,303,750.
Most Affordable Counties in Virginia
1. Danville
2. Pulaski County
3. Roanoke County
4. Roanoke
5. Henry County
Least Affordable Counties in Virginia
1. Arlington County
2. Albemarle County
3. Bedford County
4. Fairfax County
5. Westmoreland County
For more information about the Virginia market, visit MyMarketPulse.com.
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