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Market MapVirginiaSouthampton

Southampton County

VirginiaPopulation: 18,003
61
/100
Buy
#0 of 0 counties
#51 in Virginia (133 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated July 8, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$273,076
Median Home Price
0% below national median
$1,638/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
0.60%
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
61/100
61
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
60/100

Based on 1.0% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
71/100

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

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

Economic Indicators

Population
18,003
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)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
AugustaVA
62$348,578$1,5895.47%BuyView
CurrentSouthamptonVA
61$273,076Est. pending—Buy
Colonial Heights CityVA
61$275,316$1,6837.34%BuyView
Petersburg CityVA
61$187,566$1,3388.56%BuyView
MontgomeryVA
61$329,915$1,8326.66%BuyView
Suffolk CityVA
61$373,720$1,9106.13%BuyView

The Bottom Line

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

Southampton County in Virginia scores 61/100, ranking #0 of 0 US counties (top 50%). 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 Southampton with stronger cash flow

  • Petersburg City for cash-flow rentals
  • Colonial Heights City for cash-flow rentals
  • Montgomery County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Southampton

  • Petersburg City, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Southampton vs Colonial Heights City for rentals
  • Southampton vs Petersburg City for rentals
  • Southampton vs Montgomery for rentals
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