Real Estate Investing in Craigsville, Virginia

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 3,300 • Augusta County

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Should you buy in Craigsville, VA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (64/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 13.0% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.5% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $174,958
Avg Monthly Rent $1,044
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Craigsville Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of Virginia: Craigsville has 1 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

A 3.0 rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. Craigsville is in that category.

Transaction volume in Craigsville has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. Looking more closely, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Craigsville — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Best ZIP codes in Staunton, VA

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Avg Home Value
$174,958
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,044
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (VA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Staunton, VA metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
34%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Staunton, VA metro
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Days to pending
10.8%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Craigsville, VA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Craigsville, VA

Are there empty rentals in Craigsville, VA?

Craigsville, VA sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader VA rental market.

Does house hacking make sense in Craigsville, VA?

House hacking in Craigsville, VA is reasonable to execute. Prices around $175K and rents of $1,044/mo solid owner-occupant economics.

Is real estate in Craigsville, VA a good investment right now?

Craigsville, VA rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $175K and rents near $1,044/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

What is the typical home price in Craigsville, VA?

In Craigsville, VA the median home value sits at $175K. Against the broader VA market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

How much is rent in Craigsville, VA?

Rents in Craigsville, VA run near $1,044/mo. Compared with median home prices of $175K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

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