Virginia Housing Market Forecast — August 2026
Sialim tracks 14 Virginia metros, forecasting home values next month, next quarter, and one year out from Zillow price history plus mortgage rates, inventory, and labor data.
Metros tracked
14
in Virginia
Forecast to rise — August 2026
11
3 forecast to fall or hold
Average forecast change
+0.13%
across all Virginia metros, next month
Virginia metros — August 2026
| Metro | Current value | Forecast | 1-month change | Regime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $579,812 | $580,438 | +0.11% | Cooling |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $375,665 | $376,645 | +0.26% | Neutral |
| Richmond, VA | $397,963 | $398,659 | +0.17% | Stabilizing |
| Roanoke, VA | $303,569 | $304,280 | +0.23% | Neutral |
| Lynchburg, VA | $291,659 | $292,094 | +0.15% | Neutral |
| Charlottesville, VA | $472,800 | $473,429 | +0.13% | Stabilizing |
| Blacksburg, VA | $291,204 | $291,600 | +0.14% | Neutral |
| Winchester, VA | $389,180 | $389,224 | +0.01% | Stabilizing |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $353,959 | $354,741 | +0.22% | Stabilizing |
| Staunton, VA | $337,653 | $338,673 | +0.30% | Neutral |
| Bluefield, WV | $148,390 | $149,267 | +0.59% | Neutral |
| Danville, VA | $167,730 | $167,573 | -0.09% | Cooling |
| Martinsville, VA | $135,895 | $135,644 | -0.18% | Cooling |
| Big Stone Gap, VA | $132,740 | $132,519 | -0.17% | Neutral |
Frequently asked questions
Are Virginia home prices rising or falling?
Of the 14 Virginia metros Sialim tracks, 11 are forecast to rise in August 2026 and 3 are forecast to fall or hold. The average forecast change across the state is +0.13%.
What is the largest Virginia metro by home value tracked here?
Washington, DC, with a typical home value of $579,812 as of the latest data.
Forecasts are model output, not advice. Data: Zillow ZHVI (© Zillow), Freddie Mac via FRED, US Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED. Methodology.