Real Estate Investing in Virginia

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193 counties • 682 cities • Landlord Friendliness: 5/5

3.0/ 5

Investability

Top ZIPs average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.4% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Landlord Friendliness: Virginia

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5
Eviction Speed Fast 5 days
Rent Control No rent control (prohibited)
Security Deposit No limit

📊 Virginia Market Overview

Median Home Value $403,170
1-Year CAGR +1.7%
5-Year CAGR +6.4%
10-Year CAGR +5.3%

Investing in Virginia Real Estate

For distressed-leaning states like Virginia, investor discipline matters more than spreadsheet optimism. The math only works for investors with real operational depth.

Both rent and price dynamics in Virginia have run lackluster — the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning states in the investor lens.

plainly landlord law in Virginia adds friction in distressed-market contexts — eviction timelines can extend, collection dynamics are harder, and the regulatory backdrop compounds already subdued fundamentals.

A great house in the wrong ZIP is still a bad deal — screen every market by cash flow & cap rate.
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Free to search · investor plans from $19/mo
Avg Home Value $403,170
Cities Tracked 682
ZIP Codes 968

Market Trends — Virginia

Statewide Home Value History

$418K$374K$330K$285K$241K$196KNov 2005Nov 2015Oct 2025

Statewide Rent History

$2,194$2,029$1,864$1,699$1,534$1,369Jul 2016Jul 2021Jul 2026

Top ZIP Codes in Virginia

22193 Woodbridge $510,031 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 23464 Virginia Beach $411,897 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 22191 Woodbridge $487,189 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 23462 Virginia Beach $328,827 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 20147 Ashburn $751,187 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 23322 Chesapeake $558,112 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 22554 Stafford $568,375 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 22407 Fredericksburg $468,947 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 20148 Ashburn $875,840 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 22030 Fairfax $814,749 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 23456 Virginia Beach $561,030 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 23320 Chesapeake $394,685 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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Counties in Virginia

Fairfax County (41 ZIPs) Prince William County (16 ZIPs) Virginia Beach City (9 ZIPs) Chesterfield County (14 ZIPs) Loudoun County (17 ZIPs) Henrico County (12 ZIPs) Arlington County (10 ZIPs) Chesapeake City (6 ZIPs) Norfolk City (12 ZIPs) Newport News City (7 ZIPs) Richmond City (7 ZIPs) Stafford County (4 ZIPs) Hanover County (9 ZIPs) Albemarle County (13 ZIPs) Spotsylvania County (5 ZIPs) Alexandria City (5 ZIPs) Hampton City (5 ZIPs) Roanoke City (6 ZIPs) Lynchburg City (4 ZIPs) Portsmouth City (5 ZIPs) Suffolk City (7 ZIPs) Roanoke County (5 ZIPs) Frederick County (9 ZIPs) Montgomery County (6 ZIPs) Bedford County (10 ZIPs) Fauquier County (14 ZIPs) Harrisonburg City (2 ZIPs) Danville City (2 ZIPs) Augusta County (17 ZIPs) Rockingham County (13 ZIPs)

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Major Cities in Virginia

Virginia Beach (12 ZIPs) Richmond (29 ZIPs) Arlington (11 ZIPs) Chesapeake (6 ZIPs) Norfolk (14 ZIPs) Woodbridge (3 ZIPs) Henrico (7 ZIPs) Alexandria (8 ZIPs) Fredericksburg (7 ZIPs) Newport News (7 ZIPs) Roanoke (39 ZIPs) Fairfax (5 ZIPs) Manassas (4 ZIPs) Hampton (9 ZIPs) Ashburn (2 ZIPs) Charlottesville (11 ZIPs) Falls Church (5 ZIPs) Lynchburg (11 ZIPs) Springfield (4 ZIPs) Midlothian (3 ZIPs) Williamsburg (2 ZIPs) Portsmouth (7 ZIPs) Stafford (2 ZIPs) Suffolk (7 ZIPs) Herndon (2 ZIPs) Sterling (3 ZIPs) Chesterfield (3 ZIPs) Leesburg (2 ZIPs) Winchester (3 ZIPs) Glen Allen (2 ZIPs) Harrisonburg (6 ZIPs) Mechanicsville (2 ZIPs) Centreville (2 ZIPs) Vienna (3 ZIPs) Reston (3 ZIPs) Petersburg (2 ZIPs) McLean (2 ZIPs) Danville (2 ZIPs) Chantilly (2 ZIPs) Annandale (1 ZIPs)

642 more cities available

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Popular Neighborhoods in Virginia

Alexandria West Alexandria (8 ZIPs) Braddock Road Metro Alexandria (8 ZIPs) Eisenhower East Alexandria (8 ZIPs) Fairlington-Bradlee Alexandria (8 ZIPs) Franconia Alexandria (8 ZIPs) Hybla Valley Alexandria (8 ZIPs) Landmark-Van Dom Alexandria (8 ZIPs) North Ridge-Rosemont Alexandria (8 ZIPs) Northeast Alexandria (8 ZIPs) Old Town Alexandria (8 ZIPs) Old Town North Alexandria (8 ZIPs) Potomac West Alexandria (8 ZIPs) Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens Alexandria (8 ZIPs) Seminary Hill Alexandria (8 ZIPs) Southwest Quadrant Alexandria (8 ZIPs) Taylor Run Alexandria (8 ZIPs) Alcova Heights Arlington (11 ZIPs) Arlington Forest Arlington (11 ZIPs) Arlington Heights Arlington (11 ZIPs) Arlington Mill Arlington (11 ZIPs) Arlington Ridge Arlington (11 ZIPs) Arlington View Arlington (11 ZIPs) Arlington-East Falls Arlington (11 ZIPs) Ashton Heights Arlington (11 ZIPs) Aurora Highlands Arlington (11 ZIPs)

Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia Real Estate

How does, VA stack up for property investment?

The /5 investability rating in, VA reflects its $403K prices and rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within VA.

Are tenants stable in, VA?

Expect a solid tenant pool in, VA. The rental market absorbs rents without meaningful friction.

Do rentals sit vacant long in, VA?

Occupancy in, VA runs predictable with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at lease on reasonable timelines.

Is, VA above or below the VA benchmark?

, VA sits broadly in line with the VA average on most investor metrics. Home values of $403K and rents set the benchmark here.

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