Real Estate Investing in Gloucester, Virginia

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3 ZIP codes • Population: 23,764 • Gloucester County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (57/100)

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

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.7 / 5 (42/100)

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

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 13.7% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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2.7/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.2% 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 $376,301
Avg Monthly Rent $1,546
ZIP Codes 3

Investing in Gloucester Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of Virginia: Gloucester has 3 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

plainly Gloucester's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects lackluster investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

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

Demographics in Gloucester show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is tepid relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Avg Home Value
$376,301
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,546
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (VA)

ZIP Codes in Gloucester, VA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gloucester, VA

What are rental rates like in Gloucester, VA?

Gloucester, VA rentals go for roughly $1,546/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $376K acquisition costs.

What is the renter demographic in Gloucester, VA?

Tenant demand in Gloucester, VA is solid. The local workforce $1,546/mo rents across most rental classes.

Where do home prices stand in Gloucester, VA?

Typical homes in Gloucester, VA go for around $376K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% measured price movement.

Is house hacking profitable in Gloucester, VA?

For house hackers, Gloucester, VA is a challenging. The $1,546/mo rent on a unit helps defray the mortgage on a $376K property.

What is it like being a landlord in Gloucester, VA?

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

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