Southampton County, VA home prices
Southampton County, VA: the typical home is worth $273,076 as of 2026-05, up +1.0% over the past year and +200.3% since 2000. Listings run about $173/sq…
Southampton County is flat and overvalued — very affordable for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1991: $72,478 → 2026: $273,076 (3.8×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $273,076, homes in Southampton County sit 12% below the Virginia median ($309,032) and 17% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #84 of 133 Virginia counties by price.
Prices are holding steady (+1.0% in the last year) — a balanced market.
Homes here take a while to sell — a median 74 days on the market, with 12% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 4.2× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).
Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.
Home value history
Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →
Nearby counties
Franklin City, VA ($236,569) · Sussex County, VA ($191,813) · Emporia City, VA ($156,485) · Isle of Wight County, VA ($384,835) · Greensville County, VA ($171,522) · Hertford County, NC ($118,847)
Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Southampton County, VA?
Are home prices in Southampton County rising or falling?
Is Southampton County affordable?
How fast do homes sell in Southampton County?
| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2000 | $90,945 |
| 2001 | $96,563 |
| 2002 | $104,125 |
| 2003 | $110,214 |
| 2004 | $122,332 |
| 2005 | $144,402 |
| 2006 | $164,539 |
| 2007 | $172,190 |
| 2008 | $171,543 |
| 2009 | $159,736 |
| 2010 | $151,063 |
| 2011 | $149,745 |
| 2012 | $148,056 |
| 2013 | $148,773 |
| 2014 | $151,675 |
| 2015 | $153,616 |
| 2016 | $157,924 |
| 2017 | $162,261 |
| 2018 | $166,528 |
| 2019 | $170,006 |
| 2020 | $179,988 |
| 2021 | $201,349 |
| 2022 | $225,500 |
| 2023 | $241,836 |
| 2024 | $251,658 |
| 2025 | $274,811 |
| 2026 | $266,455 |