Sussex County, VA home prices
Sussex County, VA: the typical home is worth $191,813 as of 2026-05, up +4.2% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $214/sq ft. Rent…
Sussex County is cooling and fairly valued — very affordable for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1998: $100,704 → 2026: $191,813 (1.9×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $191,813, homes in Sussex County sit 38% below the Virginia median ($309,032) and 18% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #110 of 133 Virginia counties by price.
Prices are holding steady (+4.2% in the last year) — a balanced market.
Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 51 days on the market, with 27% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 3.6× local income, that's more affordable 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
Southampton County, VA ($273,076) · Prince George County, VA ($359,527) · Petersburg City, VA ($201,188) · Emporia City, VA ($156,485) · Dinwiddie County, VA ($302,875) · Greensville County, VA ($171,522)
Frequently asked questions
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| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2012 | $104,148 |
| 2013 | $119,032 |
| 2014 | $122,285 |
| 2015 | $113,486 |
| 2016 | $116,175 |
| 2017 | $119,365 |
| 2018 | $119,708 |
| 2019 | $119,617 |
| 2020 | $126,839 |
| 2021 | $135,512 |
| 2022 | $151,593 |
| 2023 | $174,206 |
| 2024 | $183,381 |
| 2025 | $184,906 |
| 2026 | $183,089 |