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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…

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

Highland County is cooling and overvalued — affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+1.4%Cooling
Valuation+34%High bubble risk
Affordability7/10Affordable
Market91 daysBuyer's market

Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them

2000: $173,023 → 2026: $282,293 (1.6×)

Typical value$282,2932026-05
1-year+1.4%
5-year+31.5%
10-year+63.7%
Since 2000n/a
Population2,3482024
Median income$56,0212023 · 5.0× income
New homes/yr122024
Price / sq ft$211listings
Days on market912026-06
Active listings182026-06
Price cuts8%of listings

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 →

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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

What is the average home price in Highland County, VA?
The typical home in Highland County is worth $282,293 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Highland County rising or falling?
Prices are up +1.4% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Highland County affordable?
At 5.0× the local median income of $56,021, Highland County is pricier than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Highland County?
Homes here take a median of 91 days to sell, with 8% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian 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