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 | 301 |
2. | Bland County | 244 |
3. | Greensville County | 231 |
4. | Wise County | 228 |
5. | Tazewell County | 226 |
6. | Henry County | 223 |
7. | Pittsylvania County | 223 |
8. | Buchanan County | 222 |
9. | Scott County | 221 |
10. | Danville city | 221 |
11. | Giles County | 220 |
12. | Wythe County | 208 |
13. | Dickenson County | 206 |
14. | Smyth County | 203 |
15. | Alleghany County | 202 |
16. | Martinsville city | 202 |
17. | Brunswick County | 201 |
18. | Carroll County | 201 |
19. | Sussex County | 198 |
20. | Buckingham County | 193 |