Caroline County, Virginia Housing Market
In Caroline County, Virginia, the median home value is $307,700, with a median monthly rent of $1,293. This places Caroline County at #585 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #52 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: $914
- Establishments: 699
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 224
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 13,149 (avg $67,808)
- Outflow: 12,161 (avg $68,383)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 7 active ZIP codes in Caroline County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22427 | 296.3 | +7.03% | 2025 |
| 2 | 22546 | 309.9 | +10.33% | 2025 |
| 3 | 23015 | 236.1 | +1.82% | 2025 |
| 4 | 23047 | 247.5 | +10.64% | 2025 |
| 5 | 22408 | 316.3 | +3.44% | 2025 |
| 6 | 23069 | 195.7 | -8.37% | 2025 |
| 7 | 22580 | 294.9 | +4.34% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Caroline County | Virginia Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $307,700 | $295,807 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,293 | $1,169 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 82.3% | 70.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 19.8 | 20.3 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Caroline County is 4.0% above the Virginia state average and 35.1% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,293/month is 10.6% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 19.8, the buy-vs-rent decision in Caroline County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Caroline County has an owner-occupancy rate of 82.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendricks County | Indiana | $307,600 | $1,436 |
| Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | $307,600 | $1,155 |
| Lumpkin County | Georgia | $307,900 | $1,142 |
| Union County | Georgia | $307,400 | $808 |
| McHenry County | Illinois | $308,100 | $1,401 |
Other Counties in Virginia
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta County | $306,100 | $1,136 | 80.2% |
| Montgomery County | $304,600 | $1,240 | 55.3% |
| Rockingham County | $313,000 | $1,160 | 75.3% |
| Fluvanna County | $314,100 | $1,204 | 88.7% |
| Louisa County | $315,300 | $1,220 | 82.2% |
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).