Is Buchanan County, VA good for real estate investing?

Buchanan County has an investment score of 48/100, rated as "Hold". The county ranks #634 nationally among 1000 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in Buchanan?

The median home price in Buchanan County is $76,745. This ranks #12 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Buchanan?

Based on median values with 20% down at current rates, a typical rental in Buchanan County would generate positive cash flow of $0/month. Individual property performance varies based on purchase price, rent, and operating expenses.

Buchanan County

VirginiaPopulation: 20,246

/100

Hold

#634 of 1,000 counties

#110 in Virginia (133 counties)

Analysis by RentalCalcs ResearchIndependent data + algorithm-driven scoring

Updated July 28, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$76,745

Median Home Price

67% below national median

$4,637/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

6.04%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

+$0

Est. Monthly Cash Flow

With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

48/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

8/100

Based on -8.7% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

100/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

+Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

-Declining home values (-8.7% YoY)
-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
-Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population

20,246

Median Income

—

Data pending

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

—

Data pending

Who this market fits

Skip if

−You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)
−You expect appreciation to carry the deal, but prices have declined year over year

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
GoochlandVA	51	$563,567	$1,852	3.94%	Hold	View
PowhatanVA	51	$502,404	$1,971	4.71%	Hold	View
RappahannockVA	50	$553,653	Est. pending	—	Hold	View
CurrentBuchananVA	48	$76,745	Est. pending	—	Hold
BrunswickVA	47	$130,410	Est. pending	—	Hold	View
Fairfax CityVA	46	$755,224	$2,447	3.89%	Hold	View

The Bottom Line

HoldBuchanan is a neutral market.

Buchanan County in Virginia scores 48/100, ranking #634 of 1,000 US counties (top 81%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash

0.0%

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