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Northumberland County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Virginia
$436K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
59
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$313K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
201720202026
Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
201720202026
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
201720202026
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
201720202026
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
201720202026
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
20162018201920202022202320242026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.9,389
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$313K
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.100%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.33%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.40%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.7.4%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.62%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.9 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.110
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.30

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.64%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.12,530
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.66 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all countys nationally.

How Northumberland County compares

By median home value, Northumberland County is the 61st most expensive of 133 counties in Virginia, and its typical home is worth more than 34% of all homes in Virginia.

Home values in Northumberland County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$79K$1.1M
counties in Virginia ranked by median home value
#VirginiaMedian valueHomes
1Falls Church city$1.2M4,313
2Arlington County$829K63,367
3Loudoun County$800K134,778
4Fairfax County$769K339,166
5Fairfax city$760K8,383
6Alexandria city$716K46,318
7Fauquier County$660K26,038
8Rappahannock County$604K3,762
9Prince William County$581K136,155
10Goochland County$559K11,497
11Albemarle County$541K39,590
12Stafford County$530K50,649
13Clarke County$524K6,353
14Powhatan County$502K12,327
15James City County$493K31,605
16Manassas city$492K11,841
17Charlottesville city$490K13,188
18Culpeper County$488K18,128
19King George County$477K10,105
20Fredericksburg city$474K7,617
21York County$468K22,514
22Manassas Park city$468K4,686
23Spotsylvania County$456K49,774
24Poquoson city$452K4,903
61Northumberland County$313K9,389

133 counties in Virginia are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

Markets in Northumberland County, most valuable first

About the Northumberland County market

What is the median home price in Northumberland County, VA?

The median sale price in Northumberland County, VA is $435,800 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Northumberland County, VA each year?

59 homes sold in Northumberland County, VA over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Northumberland County, VA?

Northumberland County, VA contains 9,389 residential properties. The median TopHap Estimate is $313K.

How does Northumberland County, VA compare to the rest of Virginia?

By median home value, Northumberland County, VA is the 61st most expensive of 133 counties in Virginia. Its typical home is worth more than 34% of all homes in Virginia. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Northumberland County, VA?

40% of homes in Northumberland County, VA are owner-occupied. 7% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Northumberland County, VA hold?

33% of mortgaged homes in Northumberland County, VA are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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