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Mathews County, VA home prices

Mathews County, VA: the typical home is worth $354,949 as of 2026-05, up +1.2% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $231/sq ft. Rent…

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

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

Momentum+1.2%Cooling
Valuation+29%High bubble risk
Affordability7/10Affordable
Market64 daysBalanced

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2000: $257,450 → 2026: $354,949 (1.4×)

Typical value$354,9492026-05
1-year+1.2%
5-year+19.3%
10-year+40.0%
Since 2000n/a
Population8,6022024
Median income$73,0342023 · 4.9× income
New homes/yr372024
Price / sq ft$231listings
Days on market642026-06
Active listings582026-06
Price cuts17%of listings

Market read

At $354,949, homes in Mathews County sit 15% above the Virginia median ($309,032) and 52% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #54 of 133 Virginia counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.2% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 64 days on the market, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.9× 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 ~29% 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

Gloucester County, VA ($377,680) · York County, VA ($466,859) · Middlesex County, VA ($389,049) · Poquoson City, VA ($470,036) · Northampton County, VA ($313,976) · Lancaster County, VA ($397,918)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Mathews County, VA?
The typical home in Mathews County is worth $354,949 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Mathews County rising or falling?
Prices are up +1.2% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Mathews County affordable?
At 4.9× the local median income of $73,034, Mathews County is pricier than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Mathews County?
Homes here take a median of 64 days to sell, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2009$257,450
2010$241,248
2011$229,399
2012$224,997
2013$249,521
2014$245,947
2015$248,815
2016$253,225
2017$256,340
2018$251,704
2019$254,303
2020$268,971
2021$290,876
2022$312,359
2023$312,585
2024$335,640
2025$347,967
2026$349,069