Amherst County, VA home prices

Amherst County, VA: the typical home is worth $264,564 as of 2026-05, up +0.7% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $202/sq ft. Rent…

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

1993: $123,134 → 2026: $264,564 (2.1×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $264,564, homes in Amherst County sit 14% below the Virginia median ($309,032) and 13% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #86 of 133 Virginia counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+0.7% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 45 days on the market, with 19% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.3× 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 ~15% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$1,306/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,092/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Buena Vista City, VA ($188,028) · Lynchburg City, VA ($248,511) · Nelson County, VA ($365,254) · Lexington City, VA ($350,440) · Rockbridge County, VA ($337,013) · Appomattox County, VA ($292,544)