The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
| County | Housing Affordability Index | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Covington city | 304 |
| 2. | Dickenson County | 252 |
| 3. | Smyth County | 244 |
| 4. | Tazewell County | 240 |
| 5. | Wise County | 237 |
| 6. | Buchanan County | 236 |
| 7. | Giles County | 235 |
| 8. | Greensville County | 234 |
| 9. | Scott County | 229 |
| 10. | Henry County | 228 |
| 11. | Lee County | 228 |
| 12. | Danville city | 227 |
| 13. | Bland County | 226 |
| 14. | Brunswick County | 224 |
| 15. | Wythe County | 219 |
| 16. | Alleghany County | 218 |
| 17. | Russell County | 217 |
| 18. | Halifax County | 214 |
| 19. | Norton city | 212 |
| 20. | Pittsylvania County | 211 |
