Emporia City, VA home prices
Emporia City, VA: the typical home is worth $156,485 as of 2026-05, up +2.8% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $145/sq ft. Rent…
Emporia City is cooling and fairly valued — very affordable for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1992: $62,348 → 2026: $156,485 (2.5×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $156,485, homes in Emporia City sit 49% below the Virginia median ($309,032) and 33% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #119 of 133 Virginia counties by price.
Prices are holding steady (+2.8% in the last year) — a balanced market.
Homes here take a while to sell — a median 77 days on the market, with 22% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 3.4× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).
Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.
Home value history
Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →
Nearby counties
Greensville County, VA ($171,522) · Brunswick County, VA ($152,705) · Northampton County, NC ($112,872) · Sussex County, VA ($191,813) · Southampton County, VA ($273,076) · Dinwiddie County, VA ($302,875)
Frequently asked questions
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How fast do homes sell in Emporia City?
| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2009 | $76,750 |
| 2010 | $72,748 |
| 2011 | $72,128 |
| 2012 | $71,435 |
| 2013 | $69,853 |
| 2014 | $68,739 |
| 2015 | $68,592 |
| 2016 | $69,401 |
| 2017 | $73,569 |
| 2018 | $70,305 |
| 2019 | $78,742 |
| 2020 | $88,673 |
| 2021 | $107,780 |
| 2022 | $134,688 |
| 2023 | $145,517 |
| 2024 | $158,143 |
| 2025 | $147,229 |