Albemarle County, VA home prices

Albemarle County, VA: the typical home is worth $562,596 as of 2026-05, up +1.3% over the past year and +174.6% since 2000. Listings run about $275/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1976: $64,843 → 2026: $562,596 (8.7×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $562,596, homes in Albemarle County sit 82% above the Virginia median ($309,032) and 140% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #12 of 133 Virginia counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.3% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 51 days on the market, with 12% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 5.5× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~37% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$2,777/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $2,087/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Charlottesville City, VA ($497,082) · Waynesboro City, VA ($298,180) · Greene County, VA ($383,596) · Fluvanna County, VA ($379,976) · Nelson County, VA ($365,254) · Staunton City, VA ($289,611)