Real Estate Investing in Huddleston, Virginia (24104)

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Bedford County • Population: 3,005 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 24104 (Huddleston, VA)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (41/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 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
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 44.6% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • High price-to-rent: Price-to-rent ratio 45.5 — hard to cash-flow at these prices.

• Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $531,068
Avg Monthly Rent $972
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $80,650
% Renters 3.5%

Market Analysis: 24104 Huddleston

Put differently, ZIP 24104 has challenges — vacancy pressure, softer price growth, and tenant stability concerns sit alongside the $531K median. It rewards specialists, not generalists.

The 24104 ZIP can work — but only with a tight operating hand. Remote landlords and passive investors tend to struggle here more than the underwriting suggests.

Statewide comparisons place 24104 among VA's softer markets. That context does not make the ZIP uninvestable, but it does raise the bar for due diligence.

Looking more closely, 3,005 residents fill the ZIP, renter turnover runs higher than neighboring postal codes and delinquency risk is a real line item rather than a theoretical one.

Experienced landlords with local relationships tend to find 24104 workable. Turnkey investors from out of state usually find the numbers do not hold up in practice.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Huddleston:

C Below Average
Buy Confidence Score: 59/100
Affordability
5/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 6.6× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+6.7%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $972/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
COOL
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
Bottom Line: This market may be challenging for buyers. Consider your timing and budget carefully.
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COOL MARKET
Lynchburg, VA Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
49 days
Average time to sell
Average
10.4%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Lynchburg, VA metro data
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Property Strategy for 24104

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
1BR
3.6% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
4BR
+10.0% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
3BR
$175,146/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
1BR $192,926 $960 3.6% $192,926
2BR $407,754 $1,080 1.9% +9.4% $203,877
3BR $525,437 $1,490 2.0% +8.8% $175,146
4BR $863,713 $1,610 1.3% +10.0% $215,928

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$553K$490K$427K$364K$301K$238KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 24104 Compare?

Metric 24104 Huddleston Lynchburg, VA Virginia
Home Value $531,068 $531,068 N/A $403,170
5-Year CAGR 6.5% 6.5% N/A 6.4%
Avg Rent $972 $972 N/A -
Cap Rate 1.4% 1.4% - -
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Landlord Ground Truth

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
1.4%
Low
5yr Growth
+6.5%
Strong

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Lynchburg, VA metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
49%
Days Pending
1/2
49 days

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $531,068
Monthly Rent $972
Price-to-Rent 45.5:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 2.2%
Cap Rate 1.4%
5-Year IRR 8.0%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +6.7% ▲
3-Year CAGR +4.1% ▲
5-Year CAGR +6.5% ▲
10-Year CAGR +6.7% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 1.4%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (1.4%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
44.6%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+6.5%
Growing
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 24104

Population: 3,005

💰 Median Household Income
$80,650
This area
$80,650
State
$80,295
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
3.5%
This area
3.5%
State
25.7%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
2.0%
This area
2.0%
State
-18.5%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
36.3%
This area
36.3%
State
4.0%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
59.9 years
This area
59.9 years
State
9.9 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
44.6%
This area
44.6%
State
16.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 95.9%
Other/Mixed 2.7%
Black/African American 1.4%
Hispanic/Latino 0.5%
👶 Under 18
9.2%
This area
9.2%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
36.7%
This area
36.7%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
0.8%
This area
0.8%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 24104

B+ Avg School Grade
1 Schools
13.8:1 Avg Class Size
$14,207 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B+ Above Average

Huddleston Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
223 Students
👨‍🏫
13.8:1 Class Size
💰
$14,207 Per Student
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We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

  • Class Size — Smaller classes mean more individual attention
  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are vacancy rates like in Huddleston, VA?

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

Are landlord laws favorable in Huddleston, VA?

Rental owners in Huddleston, VA deal with a landlord-friendly legal framework. Most standard eviction processes run on reasonable timelines.

Is Huddleston, VA a smart market for rental property?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Huddleston, VA reflects its $531K prices and $972/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within VA.

How qualified is the tenant pool in Huddleston, VA?

The tenant pool in Huddleston, VA is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $972/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

How much do tenants pay in Huddleston, VA?

Rent in Huddleston, VA is around $972/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $531K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

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