Northumberland County, Virginia Housing Market
In Northumberland County, Virginia, the median home value is $346,800, with a median monthly rent of $1,038. This places Northumberland County at #433 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #41 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: $999
- Establishments: 353
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 65
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 5,500 (avg $92,949)
- Outflow: 4,940 (avg $90,603)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Northumberland County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22539 | 293.9 | -2.26% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Northumberland County | Virginia Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $346,800 | $295,807 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,038 | $1,169 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 86.1% | 70.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 27.8 | 20.3 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Northumberland County is 17.2% above the Virginia state average and 52.3% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,038/month is 11.2% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 27.8, Northumberland 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.
Northumberland County has an owner-occupancy rate of 86.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | $346,600 | $1,299 |
| Anoka County | Minnesota | $346,500 | $1,464 |
| Warren County | New Jersey | $346,500 | $1,409 |
| Columbia County | New York | $347,100 | $1,260 |
| Lawrence County | South Dakota | $346,500 | $938 |
Other Counties in Virginia
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk city | $347,400 | $1,563 | 70.7% |
| Warren County | $348,400 | $1,199 | 75.9% |
| Greene County | $343,300 | $1,309 | 83.4% |
| Winchester city | $343,000 | $1,315 | 43.6% |
| Middlesex County | $352,200 | $1,059 | 87.4% |
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).