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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…

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

Stafford County is flat and overvalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+0.5%Flat
Valuation+11%Elevated
Affordability8/10Very affordable
Market30 daysSeller's market

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1977: $65,671 → 2026: $545,050 (8.3×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$545,0502026-05
1-year+0.5%
5-year+24.0%
10-year+68.3%
Since 2000n/a
Population168k2024
Median income$130,7512023 · 4.2× income
Median rent$2,374/mo2026 · 5.2% gross yield
New homes/yr3612024
Price / sq ft$216listings
Days on market302026-06
Active listings4682026-06
Price cuts18%of listings

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 →

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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

What is the average home price in Stafford County, VA?
The typical home in Stafford County is worth $545,050 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Stafford County rising or falling?
Prices are up +0.5% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Stafford County affordable?
At 4.2× the local median income of $130,751, Stafford County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Stafford County?
Median rent is $2,374/mo — a gross rental yield of 5.2% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Stafford County?
Homes here take a median of 30 days to sell, with 18% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian 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