Market Intelligence

Richmond VA Market Analysis

Comprehensive data covering Chesterfield, Henrico, Goochland, and Powhatan counties. 8,087 verified sales from the past 36 months.

Total Sales

8,087

36-month period

Median Price

$599,000

All areas combined

Avg Price

$687,242

$193/sqft avg

Avg Sq Ft

3,553

3,010 median

Median Price Trend

36-month median sale price trajectory

-3.8%year-over-year median price change

Monthly Sales Volume

Number of homes sold per month

Price Distribution

Sales count by price bracket

Price Brackets

Sales volume per price range

City Comparison

Top 10 areas by sales volume -- median price and $/sqft

ZIP Code Breakdown

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ZIPCitySalesMedian PriceAvg Price$/SqFt
23229Henrico288$1,025,000$1,152,583$284
23103Manakin Sabot214$850,000$1,003,954$252
23113Midlothian650$800,000$869,425$223
23129Oilville7$799,950$925,129$208
23059Glen Allen607$785,054$843,473$229
23116Mechanicsville24$771,948$812,927$268
23102Maidens54$729,750$806,044$241
23238Henrico322$697,500$915,621$245
23120Moseley472$685,870$708,116$192
23139Powhatan391$675,000$729,406$221
23063Sandy Hook64$670,000$770,865$238
23233Henrico360$657,500$736,391$230
23039Crozier14$630,000$799,854$251
23226Richmond19$607,000$771,369$287
23153Sandy Hook54$602,500$625,284$230
23838Chesterfield505$600,000$650,273$190
23060Glen Allen315$550,000$583,685$210
23832Chesterfield639$550,000$557,112$176
23117Mineral9$549,500$721,566$254
23230Richmond8$533,500$514,500$236
23112Midlothian1,040$525,000$628,740$204
23114Midlothian334$525,000$551,728$191
23225North Chesterfield7$520,000$531,571$182
23803South Chesterfield36$502,475$544,045$184
23836Chester203$502,000$561,837$175
23236North Chesterfield278$495,000$542,012$179
23294Henrico25$495,000$497,792$194
23065Gum Spring12$483,750$537,839$219
23834South Chesterfield68$480,000$488,447$153
23228Henrico46$475,000$490,311$187

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 covering Chesterfield, Henrico, Goochland, and Powhatan counties. Reflects 8,087 verified sales over 36 months. Prices range from $400,000 to $8,750,000.

Last updated: February 25, 2026