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Market MapVirginiaFloyd

Floyd County

VirginiaPopulation: 15,532
66
/100
Buy
#231 of 1,000 counties
#28 in Virginia (133 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated January 1, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$257,228
Median Home Price
12% above national median
$15,542/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
66/100
66
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
80/100

Based on 3.1% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
62/100

Price-to-income ratio of 4.5x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

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

No significant strengths identified based on current data.

Challenges

  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
15,532
Median Income
$57,146
vs $54,857 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
4.5x
Moderately affordable

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
DinwiddieVA
69$295,196Est. pending—BuyView
Roanoke CityVA
67$215,833$1,2717.06%BuyView
CurrentFloydVA
66$257,228Est. pending—Buy
RoanokeVA
64$325,167$1,5825.84%BuyView
Prince GeorgeVA
63$346,630$1,8486.40%BuyView
RockbridgeVA
63$316,023Est. pending—BuyView

The Bottom Line

BuyFloyd offers solid investment potential with positive cash flow at typical financing.

Floyd County in Virginia scores 66/100, ranking #231 of 1,000 US counties (top 29%). 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%

Related markets

Markets like Floyd with stronger cash flow

  • Roanoke City for cash-flow rentals
  • Prince George County for cash-flow rentals
  • Roanoke County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Floyd

  • Roanoke City, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Floyd vs Roanoke City for rentals
  • Floyd vs Roanoke for rentals
  • Floyd vs Dinwiddie for rentals
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