Smyth County, VA home prices
Smyth County, VA: the typical home is worth $160,146 as of 2026-05, up +2.4% over the past year and +188.3% since 2000. Listings run about $142/sq ft…
Smyth County is cooling and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1992: $43,102 → 2026: $160,146 (3.7×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $160,146, homes in Smyth County sit 48% below the Virginia median ($309,032) and 32% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #118 of 133 Virginia counties by price.
Prices are holding steady (+2.4% in the last year) — a balanced market.
Homes here take a while to sell — a median 66 days on the market, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 3.0× 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 ~19% 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 →
Nearby counties
Tazewell County, VA ($141,162) · Grayson County, VA ($205,646) · Washington County, VA ($260,465) · Wythe County, VA ($216,510) · Ashe County, NC ($355,248) · Bland County, VA ($194,889)
Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Smyth County, VA?
Are home prices in Smyth County rising or falling?
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How fast do homes sell in Smyth County?
| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2000 | $55,545 |
| 2001 | $60,721 |
| 2002 | $64,760 |
| 2003 | $69,165 |
| 2004 | $74,778 |
| 2006 | $98,445 |
| 2007 | $100,720 |
| 2008 | $98,454 |
| 2009 | $94,328 |
| 2010 | $88,044 |
| 2011 | $89,118 |
| 2012 | $90,012 |
| 2013 | $95,262 |
| 2014 | $93,604 |
| 2015 | $92,417 |
| 2016 | $92,691 |
| 2017 | $95,489 |
| 2018 | $96,202 |
| 2019 | $100,453 |
| 2020 | $103,654 |
| 2021 | $116,427 |
| 2022 | $128,437 |
| 2023 | $139,613 |
| 2024 | $146,760 |
| 2025 | $155,334 |
| 2026 | $159,119 |