Northumberland County, VA home prices
Northumberland County, VA: the typical home is worth $373,906 as of 2026-05, up +1.7% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $264/sq…
Northumberland 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
1998: $199,406 → 2026: $373,906 (1.9×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $373,906, homes in Northumberland County sit 21% above the Virginia median ($309,032) and 60% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #44 of 133 Virginia counties by price.
Prices are holding steady (+1.7% in the last year) — a balanced market.
Homes here take a while to sell — a median 67 days on the market, with 21% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 5.4× 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 ~42% 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
Lancaster County, VA ($397,918) · Middlesex County, VA ($389,049) · Richmond County, VA ($248,052) · Saint Marys County, MD ($436,812) · Westmoreland County, VA ($314,467) · King and Queen County, VA ($303,956)
Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Northumberland County, VA?
Are home prices in Northumberland County rising or falling?
Is Northumberland County affordable?
How fast do homes sell in Northumberland County?
| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2012 | $219,566 |
| 2013 | $224,370 |
| 2014 | $237,828 |
| 2015 | $228,502 |
| 2016 | $240,277 |
| 2017 | $241,576 |
| 2018 | $242,926 |
| 2019 | $256,784 |
| 2020 | $266,453 |
| 2021 | $294,390 |
| 2022 | $340,537 |
| 2023 | $348,513 |
| 2024 | $354,736 |
| 2025 | $367,134 |
| 2026 | $366,295 |