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Powhatan County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Virginia
$387K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
10
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$363K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2026Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.12,323
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$363K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,990 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1996
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.92%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.56%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.2.8%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.78%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.8.9%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.44%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.12.8 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.110
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.80

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.32,653
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.126 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$110K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$129K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

How Powhatan County compares

By median home value, Powhatan County is the 36th most expensive of 133 counties in Virginia, and its typical home is worth more than 47% of all homes in Virginia.

Home values in Powhatan County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$163K$1.2M
counties in Virginia ranked by median home value
#VirginiaMedian valueHomes
1Falls Church city$1.1M4,313
2Arlington County$843K63,367
3Loudoun County$806K133,989
4Fairfax County$785K338,919
5Fairfax city$751K8,343
6Alexandria city$715K46,318
7Fauquier County$656K26,038
8Rappahannock County$618K3,762
9Prince William County$590K136,032
10Albemarle County$536K39,589
11Stafford County$535K50,710
12Clarke County$519K6,352
13Culpeper County$499K18,128
14James City County$489K31,423
15Charlottesville city$488K13,186
16Manassas city$488K11,841
17Fredericksburg city$485K7,580
18King George County$483K9,721
19Manassas Park city$480K4,629
20York County$466K22,514
21Poquoson city$460K4,776
22Williamsburg city$450K3,669
23Goochland County$448K11,476
24Spotsylvania County$447K51,771
36Powhatan County$363K12,323

133 counties in Virginia are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Powhatan County market

What is the median home price in Powhatan County, VA?

The median sale price in Powhatan County, VA is $387,425 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Powhatan County, VA each year?

10 homes sold in Powhatan County, VA over the last 12 months (data through April 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Powhatan County, VA?

Powhatan County, VA contains 12,323 residential properties, with a median of 1,990 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1996. The median TopHap Estimate is $363K.

How does Powhatan County, VA compare to the rest of Virginia?

By median home value, Powhatan County, VA is the 36th most expensive of 133 counties in Virginia. Its typical home is worth more than 47% of all homes in Virginia. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Powhatan County, VA?

78% of homes in Powhatan County, VA are owner-occupied. 9% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Powhatan County, VA hold?

56% of mortgaged homes in Powhatan County, VA are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 2.8% owe more than the home is worth.

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