Fauquier County, Virginia Housing Market
In Fauquier County, Virginia, the median home value is $573,700, with a median monthly rent of $1,613. This places Fauquier County at #94 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #7 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: $1,247
- Establishments: 2,469
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 417
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 30,539 (avg $131,477)
- Outflow: 28,743 (avg $132,085)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Fauquier County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22742 | 302.7 | — | 2025 |
| 2 | 22728 | 327.8 | +10.42% | 2025 |
| 3 | 20169 | 298.6 | -1.65% | 2025 |
| 4 | 20119 | 281.5 | -2.08% | 2025 |
| 5 | 22642 | 309.2 | +12.59% | 2025 |
| 6 | 20181 | 306.7 | +5.97% | 2025 |
| 7 | 20115 | 278.2 | +12.93% | 2025 |
| 8 | 22556 | 301.4 | +5.73% | 2025 |
| 9 | 22712 | 271.2 | -1.68% | 2025 |
| 10 | 20137 | 261.6 | +4.72% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Fauquier County | Virginia Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $573,700 | $295,807 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,613 | $1,169 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 78.8% | 70.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 29.6 | 20.3 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Fauquier County is 93.9% above the Virginia state average and 151.9% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,613/month is 38.0% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 29.6, Fauquier County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Fauquier County has an owner-occupancy rate of 78.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilpin County | Colorado | $573,900 | $1,658 |
| Larimer County | Colorado | $569,100 | $1,716 |
| Suffolk County | New York | $578,400 | $2,255 |
| Morris County | New Jersey | $582,500 | $1,904 |
| Whatcom County | Washington | $585,800 | $1,555 |
Other Counties in Virginia
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke County | $550,100 | $1,371 | 81.5% |
| Prince William County | $530,100 | $2,067 | 74.3% |
| Rappahannock County | $506,400 | $1,290 | 73.4% |
| Goochland County | $500,600 | $1,614 | 84.9% |
| Albemarle County | $495,400 | $1,692 | 65.9% |
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).