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Richmond VA Market Analysis

Comprehensive data covering Chesterfield, Henrico, Goochland, and Powhatan counties. 9,441 verified sales from the past 36 months.

Total Sales

9,441

36-month period

Median Price

$587,000

All areas combined

Avg Price

$672,300

$196/sqft avg

Avg Sq Ft

3,427

2,939 median

Market Fundamentals

Key structural drivers behind Richmond's real estate market

Supply Shortage

The Richmond metro faces a structural supply deficit. Demand projections call for 42,101 new lots through 2029, while current entitled inventory stands at just 7,982 lots.

Current InventoryProjected Demand (2029)
7,982 lots42,101 lots needed

Only 19% of projected demand is currently covered by available inventory.

Demographic Growth

The Richmond metro has added 52,000+ new residents since 2020, driven by remote work migration, corporate relocations, and quality of life advantages.

52K+

New Residents

Since 2020

1.3M+

Metro Population

MSA total

Consistent net in-migration from the Northeast corridor and coastal Virginia markets continues to fuel demand.

Relative Valuation

Richmond's median home value of $382K - $404K sits approximately 15% below the national median, making it one of the most compelling value markets on the East Coast.

Richmond Metro$382K - $404K
National Median~$460K

Significant upside potential as affordability draws buyers priced out of D.C., Northern Virginia, and Charlotte markets.

Employment & Economy

Richmond boasts a 2.7% unemployment rate, well below the national average, anchored by a diverse economic base spanning finance, healthcare, government, and a rapidly expanding tech sector.

2.7%

Unemployment

7

Fortune 500 HQs

Top 20

Tech Growth

Major employers include Capital One, Altria, CarMax, Markel, and Dominion Energy. The tech sector is growing with companies like CoStar and numerous startups choosing Richmond.

Data sourced from Zillow sold listings. Scope: Chesterfield, Henrico, Goochland, Powhatan & Richmond City (5 jurisdictions). Broader Richmond MSA has 17 counties. Reflects 9,441 verified sales over 36 months. Prices range from $100 to $8,750,000.

For median sale price and days-on-market time series by county/zip, see Redfin Data Center. MSA-level listing and HPI: FRED.

Last updated: March 31, 2026