James City County, VA home prices

James City County, VA: the typical home is worth $486,535 as of 2026-05, up +0.3% over the past year and +140.8% since 2000. Listings run about $226/sq…

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

1977: $60,965 → 2026: $486,535 (8.0×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $486,535, homes in James City County sit 57% above the Virginia median ($309,032) and 108% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #18 of 133 Virginia counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+0.3% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 45 days on the market, with 14% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.4× 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 ~14% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Rent and buy are close — ~$2,402/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $2,119/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Williamsburg City, VA ($413,590) · Gloucester County, VA ($377,680) · Surry County, VA ($284,474) · Charles City County, VA ($282,695) · New Kent County, VA ($447,698) · York County, VA ($466,859)