Stafford County, VA home prices
Stafford County, VA: the typical home is worth $545,050 as of 2026-05, up +0.5% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $216/sq ft…
Stafford 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
1977: $65,671 → 2026: $545,050 (8.3×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $545,050, homes in Stafford County sit 76% above the Virginia median ($309,032) and 133% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #13 of 133 Virginia counties by price.
Prices are holding steady (+0.5% in the last year) — a balanced market.
Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 30 days on the market, with 18% 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.
Rent and buy are close — ~$2,690/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $2,374/mo to rent.
Home value history
Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →
Nearby counties
Fredericksburg City, VA ($475,813) · King George County, VA ($478,093) · Prince William County, VA ($590,314) · Spotsylvania County, VA ($465,052) · Manassas City, VA ($495,671) · Manassas Park City, VA ($463,355)
Frequently asked questions
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| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2001 | $180,641 |
| 2002 | $197,688 |
| 2003 | $227,609 |
| 2004 | $267,654 |
| 2005 | $339,730 |
| 2006 | $403,899 |
| 2007 | $385,349 |
| 2008 | $329,263 |
| 2009 | $265,770 |
| 2010 | $255,498 |
| 2011 | $256,202 |
| 2012 | $264,252 |
| 2013 | $289,191 |
| 2014 | $309,355 |
| 2015 | $315,802 |
| 2016 | $323,750 |
| 2017 | $338,689 |
| 2018 | $349,800 |
| 2019 | $360,040 |
| 2020 | $377,807 |
| 2021 | $431,971 |
| 2022 | $489,639 |
| 2023 | $495,179 |
| 2024 | $518,665 |
| 2025 | $542,111 |
| 2026 | $545,653 |