Amelia County, Virginia Housing Market
In Amelia County, Virginia, the median home value is $282,400, with a median monthly rent of $1,164. This places Amelia County at #718 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #62 within Virginia.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $958
- Establishments: 386
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 50
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 5,449 (avg $69,901)
- Outflow: 5,177 (avg $70,757)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Amelia County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23002 | 279.7 | +4.98% | 2025 |
| 2 | 23833 | 270.5 | -8.29% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Amelia County | Virginia Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $282,400 | $295,807 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,164 | $1,169 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 82.5% | 70.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 20.2 | 20.3 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Amelia County is 4.5% below the Virginia state average and 24.0% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,164/month is about equal to the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 20.2, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Amelia County has an owner-occupancy rate of 82.5%, compared to 70.8% in Virginia and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam County | Tennessee | $282,500 | $908 |
| Daggett County | Utah | $282,300 | $900 |
| Hubbard County | Minnesota | $282,600 | $905 |
| Umatilla County | Oregon | $282,600 | $997 |
| Monroe County | Illinois | $282,100 | $1,042 |
Other Counties in Virginia
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke County | $286,000 | $1,224 | 75.7% |
| Botetourt County | $289,200 | $1,035 | 85.5% |
| Lexington city | $275,200 | $1,081 | 53.8% |
| Norfolk city | $289,900 | $1,321 | 46.3% |
| Prince George County | $293,400 | $1,594 | 74.3% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).