Highland County, VA home prices
Highland County, VA: the typical home is worth $282,293 as of 2026-05, up +1.4% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $211/sq ft…
Highland County is cooling and overvalued — affordable for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
2000: $173,023 → 2026: $282,293 (1.6×)
Market read
At $282,293, homes in Highland County sit 9% below the Virginia median ($309,032) and 21% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #80 of 133 Virginia counties by price.
Prices are holding steady (+1.4% in the last year) — a balanced market.
Homes here take a while to sell — a median 91 days on the market, with 8% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 5.0× 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 ~34% expensive for local incomes and rents.
Home value history
Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →
Nearby counties
Bath County, VA ($228,337) · Pocahontas County, WV ($185,807) · Pendleton County, WV ($222,392) · Augusta County, VA ($367,600) · Staunton City, VA ($289,611) · Randolph County, WV ($160,712)
Frequently asked questions
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How fast do homes sell in Highland County?
| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $173,023 |
| 2017 | $178,602 |
| 2018 | $180,494 |
| 2019 | $182,713 |
| 2020 | $182,178 |
| 2021 | $205,977 |
| 2022 | $231,561 |
| 2023 | $242,207 |
| 2024 | $261,052 |
| 2025 | $283,925 |
| 2026 | $281,302 |