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Russell County, VA home prices

Russell County, VA: the typical home is worth $139,207 as of 2026-05, up +3.6% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $139/sq ft. Rent…

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Russell County is cooling and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+3.6%Cooling
Valuation-28%Undervalued
Affordability10/10Very affordable
Market72 daysBalanced

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2000: $88,671 → 2026: $139,207 (1.6×)

Typical value$139,2072026-05
1-year+3.6%
5-year+15.0%
10-year+46.0%
Since 2000n/a
Population25k2024
Median income$51,4592023 · 2.7× income
New homes/yr352024
Price / sq ft$139listings
Days on market722026-06
Active listings572026-06
Price cuts26%of listings

Market read

At $139,207, homes in Russell County sit 55% below the Virginia median ($309,032) and 40% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #125 of 133 Virginia counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+3.6% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 72 days on the market, with 26% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.7× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~28% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

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

Washington County, VA ($260,465) · Dickenson County, VA ($116,970) · Bristol City, VA ($182,398) · Buchanan County, VA ($77,773) · Wise County, VA ($133,317) · Norton City, VA ($125,381)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Russell County, VA?
The typical home in Russell County is worth $139,207 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Russell County rising or falling?
Prices are up +3.6% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Russell County affordable?
At 2.7× the local median income of $51,459, Russell County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Russell County?
Homes here take a median of 72 days to sell, with 26% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2011$88,671
2012$88,962
2013$94,785
2014$94,392
2015$96,267
2016$95,701
2017$93,452
2018$93,716
2019$99,613
2020$105,622
2021$120,638
2022$129,657
2023$132,969
2024$141,169
2025$135,940
2026$137,962