Lancaster County, VA home prices

Lancaster County, VA: the typical home is worth $397,918 as of 2026-05, up +5.1% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $252/sq ft…

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

1997: $136,833 → 2026: $397,918 (2.9×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $397,918, homes in Lancaster County sit 29% above the Virginia median ($309,032) and 70% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #36 of 133 Virginia counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+5.1% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 74 days on the market, with 18% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 6.0× 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 ~26% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,964/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,850/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Middlesex County, VA ($389,049) · Northumberland County, VA ($373,906) · Mathews County, VA ($354,949) · Gloucester County, VA ($377,680) · Richmond County, VA ($248,052) · King and Queen County, VA ($303,956)