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 | 270 |
2. | Buchanan County | 207 |
3. | Brunswick County | 190 |
4. | Dickenson County | 189 |
5. | Wythe County | 186 |
6. | Smyth County | 186 |
7. | Greensville County | 185 |
8. | Bland County | 184 |
9. | Alleghany County | 184 |
10. | Buckingham County | 180 |
11. | Carroll County | 180 |
12. | Lee County | 178 |
13. | Russell County | 177 |
14. | Tazewell County | 175 |
15. | Wise County | 175 |
16. | Patrick County | 173 |
17. | Henry County | 172 |
18. | Martinsville city | 170 |
19. | Halifax County | 169 |
20. | Charlotte County | 168 |