Real Estate Investing in Wakefield, Virginia

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,563 • Sussex County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (60/100)

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

📈 For Investors
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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
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  • High vacancy: 16.3% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.4% 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 $215,329
Avg Monthly Rent $1,071
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Wakefield Real Estate

Wakefield in Virginia is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

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. Wakefield is in that category.

Transaction volume in Wakefield has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. In practical terms, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

The 0% renter share in Wakefield masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Best ZIP codes in Richmond, VA

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Avg Home Value
$215,329
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,071
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

ZIP Codes in Wakefield, VA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wakefield, VA

What is the median home value in Wakefield, VA?

Typical homes in Wakefield, VA go for around $215K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% stable price movement.

Can owner-occupants cash flow in Wakefield, VA?

Wakefield, VA offers a challenging house-hacking opportunity. Small multifamily or rent-by-the-room plays can pair well with the $1,071/mo rent level.

How strong is tenant demand in Wakefield, VA?

Wakefield, VA draws a even-keeled base of working renters. Demand at the $1,071/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

Are eviction rules reasonable in Wakefield, VA?

For rental operators, Wakefield, VA rates as landlord-friendly. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

What is the average monthly rent in Wakefield, VA?

Expect rents around $1,071/mo per month in Wakefield, VA. With home values at $215K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

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