Real Estate Market
Amherst — Real Estate Market
Median home prices, 12-month trends, housing profile, and market summary for Amherst, Virginia.
Last updated: September 2026
Median Home Price
$264,508
+0.3% vs last month
Avg Days on Market
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days to sell
Active Listings
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homes for sale
📈 12-Month Price Trend — Amherst
Median home price over the last 12 months. Source: Zillow Research.
📋 Market Summary
The median home price in Amherst is currently $264,508, representing a +0.3% change compared to last month.
The community has a 75.7% homeownership rate, with a median monthly rent of $811 for those who rent.
🏘️ Housing Profile
Homeownership Rate
75.7%
Median Monthly Rent
$811
Median Household Income
$64,454
Total Housing Units
14,244
Vacancy Rate
11.4%
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
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Data sourced from Zillow Research and Redfin Data Center. Updated monthly.