Real Estate Investing in Glen Allen, Virginia

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 77,283 • Hanover County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (76/100)

Solid choice — stable market with a reasonable entry point and good rental backup if you ever need to move.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.8% 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 $545,449
Avg Monthly Rent $2,112
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Glen Allen Real Estate

Glen Allen (Virginia) spans 2 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. unambiguously the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

Glen Allen is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. unambiguously out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

Rent trends and price trends in Glen Allen are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Virginia.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Glen Allen a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$545,449
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,112
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (VA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Richmond, VA metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
29%
Days Pending
0/2
31 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Richmond, VA metro
31
Days to pending
11.4%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Glen Allen

1 College 417 Students
D
South University-Richmond
4-Year For-Profit · 417 students

Neighborhoods in Glen Allen

ZIP Codes in Glen Allen, VA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Glen Allen, VA

How strong are rents in Glen Allen, VA?

Rent in Glen Allen, VA is around $2,112/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $545K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

How do landlord-tenant laws work in Glen Allen, VA?

Landlord-friendliness in Glen Allen, VA is landlord-friendly. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

What is the median home value in Glen Allen, VA?

Glen Allen, VA home values average about $545K. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $2,112/mo in monthly income.

How does Glen Allen, VA rate as a rental market?

Our data puts Glen Allen, VA at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $545K and rents around $2,112/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Is the tenant base reliable in Glen Allen, VA?

Tenant quality in Glen Allen, VA ranks as solid. Landlords generally report measured occupancy at market rents of $2,112/mo.

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