Real Estate Investing in Alleghany County, Virginia

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6 ZIP codes • Population: 22,664

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (72/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

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

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 22.2% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.8% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

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Avg Home Value $149,990
Avg Monthly Rent $881
ZIP Codes 6

Investing in Alleghany County Real Estate

Alleghany County (VA) covers 6 ZIPs and 4 municipalities. clearly the fundamentals here skew distressed, and both rent and price trends have been soft across most of the geography.

A 3.0 rating and a 0.0% 5-year CAGR are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting. Alleghany County sits firmly in that category.

A 22,664 population and $N/AK household income profile is what makes Alleghany a challenging rental region β€” the base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$149,990
Avg Monthly Rent
$881
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (VA)
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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Alleghany County

1 College 1,002 Students 171 Off-Campus Renters
C
Mountain Gateway Community College
2-Year Public Β· 1,002 students
πŸ“ ~171 students rent off-campus

Cities in Alleghany County

ZIP Codes in Alleghany County, VA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alleghany County

Where do home prices stand in, VA?

Expect median prices around $150K in, VA. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been consistent.

How landlord-friendly is, VA?

VA ranks as a tenant-protective state for landlord-tenant law. generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

How tight is the rental market in, VA?

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

How does, VA compare against the broader VA market?

, VA measures broadly in line with the VA state benchmark. Investors should treat statewide figures as a reference, not a substitute for local data.

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