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Virginia Beach City, VA home prices

Virginia Beach City, VA: the typical home is worth $429,580 as of 2026-05, up +3.2% over the past year and +226.6% since 2000. Listings run about $268/sq…

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

Virginia Beach City is cooling and overvalued — affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+3.2%Cooling
Valuation+12%Elevated
Affordability7/10Affordable
Market30 daysBalanced

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1975: $40,257 → 2026: $429,580 (10.7×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$429,5802026-05
1-year+3.2%
5-year+26.8%
10-year+61.5%
Since 2000+226.6%
Population454k2024
Median income$90,2752023 · 4.8× income
Median rent$2,053/mo2026 · 5.7% gross yield
New homes/yr6662024
Price / sq ft$268listings
Days on market302026-06
Active listings9812026-06
Price cuts21%of listings

Market read

At $429,580, homes in Virginia Beach City sit 39% above the Virginia median ($309,032) and 84% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #28 of 133 Virginia counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+3.2% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 30 days on the market, with 21% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.8× 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 ~12% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Rent and buy are close — ~$2,120/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $2,053/mo to rent.

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

Norfolk City, VA ($312,843) · Chesapeake City, VA ($425,537) · Portsmouth City, VA ($267,078) · Hampton City, VA ($279,382) · Poquoson City, VA ($470,036) · Currituck County, NC ($548,274)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Virginia Beach City, VA?
The typical home in Virginia Beach City is worth $429,580 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Virginia Beach City rising or falling?
Prices are up +3.2% over the past year and +226.6% since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Virginia Beach City affordable?
At 4.8× the local median income of $90,275, Virginia Beach City is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Virginia Beach City?
Median rent is $2,053/mo — a gross rental yield of 5.7% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Virginia Beach City?
Homes here take a median of 30 days to sell, with 21% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$131,518
2001$136,343
2002$143,379
2003$157,010
2004$178,110
2005$222,104
2006$274,727
2007$289,235
2008$292,286
2009$272,794
2010$259,037
2011$248,947
2012$239,110
2013$248,338
2014$255,208
2015$258,359
2016$265,771
2017$269,968
2018$275,709
2019$283,327
2020$295,728
2021$322,716
2022$356,278
2023$375,367
2024$398,967
2025$415,910
2026$425,487