Open
Local agent spot
This featured-agent spot is open for a licensed local real estate professional in Virginia.
Advertise here →Emporia, VA · Houses & Market Data
Emporia, Virginia houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Emporia, VA (Emporia city) — Census median home value $131,100, county listing prices showing typical seasonal movement. Market data for Emporia houses and the broader area.
FEATURED LISTING: WATERFRONT LAKE HOME FOR SALE
Clearlake Oaks Canal-Front Oasis
$425,000 • 3 Beds • 2 Baths • 1,204 Sq Ft
554 Keys, Clearlake Oaks, CA 95423
Luxury Living Lake Lifestyle – Deep Water Access to Clear Lake: PAID-OFF SOLAR • 10-Ft Concrete Seawall • Double Boat Lifts & Private Dock • Hot Tub • Mini-Split HVAC • Close to SF Bay / Wine Country • Cleanest Air in America (Lake County CA) • Spacious Patio and Deck • Open Floor Plan • RV/Boat Parking • Want the Boats? • Make Offer ASAP This Lake Home For Sale in California won't last!
*Listed by Scott Brown, eXp Realty of California, Inc. DRE #01956840. Inquiries delivered directly to listing agent. Search.USAHouses.com*
Contact Agent Direct:
Scott Brown - eXp Realty
Scott@USAHouses.com
Call/Text (707) 474-8855
Click Anywhere on Ad for More Info / Listing Page
Emporia, VA is in Emporia city, Virginia — this guide covers houses in Emporia and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 5,633, with a median household income of $49,375. Census data puts the median value of houses in Emporia at $131,100.
Info from government sites and builders may have provided source info.
Market overview
Emporia housing market
Emporia is in Emporia city, Virginia. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Emporia and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$131,100
Population (Census ACS)
5,633
Median household income
$49,375
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County-level FHFA price trend was not available in the manifest row.
At a glance
Emporia market snapshot
Population
5,633
County
Emporia city
Median Household Income
$49,375
Median Home Value (city)
$131,100
Median Gross Rent
$1,060/mo
Market data compiled from public sources; deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify independently. See About
Local resources
Get help buying or selling in Emporia
What can I afford?
Estimate a comfortable price range in under a minute, then connect with a lender for real numbers.
Rough estimate only (28% of income toward housing, ~6.5% illustrative rate, 30-year term) — not a loan offer or pre-qualification. Connect with a lender for real numbers →
Open
Advertise to local buyers
Lenders, inspectors, movers, and other local pros — this spot is open.
Advertise here →Why Emporia
What makes Emporia different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Emporia's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $131,100.
Population & Income
Emporia has an estimated population of 5,633 and a median household income of $49,375, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Emporia's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 26% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
Nearby
Places around Emporia
County guide: Emporia City — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Emporia.
USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby Emporia city and other Virginia communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.
More Virginia cities with market guides: Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Arlington, Norfolk, Newport News, Alexandria, Hampton, Roanoke.
Virginia Beach market data
Same-state city guide
Chesapeake market data
Same-state city guide
Arlington market data
Same-state city guide
Norfolk market data
Same-state city guide
Newport News market data
Same-state city guide
Alexandria market data
Same-state city guide
Hampton market data
Same-state city guide
Roanoke market data
Same-state city guide
Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Jarratt (~9.1 mi), Lawrenceville (~18.1 mi), Branchville (~18.1 mi), Capron (~18.6 mi), Boykins (~20.4 mi), Warfield (~20.9 mi), Gasburg (~21.0 mi), McKenney (~22.5 mi), Alberta (~22.6 mi), Newsoms (~23.3 mi), Ebony (~26.2 mi), Courtland (~26.3 mi), Dinwiddie (~27.0 mi), Brodnax (~27.5 mi), Sedley (~30.7 mi), Southampton Meadows (~34.4 mi).
New construction: New homes near Emporia (Virginia Beach) · Virginia new construction.
Census & home facts
Emporia data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
5,633
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$131,100
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$49,375
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,060
Census place type
city
County
Emporia City
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
6.63 sq mi
Census GEOID
5125808
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
NewUSAHouses.com communities
Closest verified new-home communities near Emporia
Availability and pricing are controlled by the builder and may change; confirm with the builder.
Canal Walk ↗
National Home Corp · Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina · ~18.4 mi
Hunterdale Green ↗
Ryan Homes · Franklin, Virginia · ~32.2 mi · from $329,990
Clay Meadows ↗
Ryan Homes · Franklin, Virginia · ~32.4 mi · from $332,990
The Summit ↗
Ryan Homes · Franklin, Virginia · ~32.8 mi · from $209,990
Berkeley Estates ↗
Ryan Homes · Petersburg, Virginia · ~35.3 mi · from $349,990
Reach Emporia buyers
Builders: feature your communities in front of Emporia buyers — learn about advertising ↗
Want to own this market? Ask about our Emporia domains — see available domains ↗
Common questions
Emporia FAQ
What are houses worth in Emporia, VA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Emporia at $131,100.
How much do houses cost in Emporia, VA?
For owner-occupied houses in Emporia, Census ACS data shows a median value of $131,100. Active listing prices in Emporia city may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Emporia, VA?
Emporia houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Emporia city communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Emporia, VA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Emporia's population at approximately 5,633.
What's the median rent in Emporia, VA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Emporia at approximately $1,060 per month.
What is the median household income in Emporia, VA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Emporia at approximately $49,375.
Is Emporia, VA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Emporia's median home value at about 2.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 26% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
Search Emporia
Look up homes in Emporia
Search USAHouses.com places, or open verified new construction on NewUSAHouses.com.
New construction in Virginia ↗Get connected
Find your Emporia new home
Prices, availability, and incentives change weekly and don't always make it onto this page. Tell us your area, budget, and timeline and we'll point you to communities that fit — including options we track but haven't published here yet.
Get connected in EmporiaExplore more
Where to go next
Get the Emporia market guide
Tell us what you're looking for — buy, sell, both, invest, rent, or you're an agent, builder, vendor, or advertiser. Include where you want to buy or sell and your address if relevant, and we'll route you to the right resource.
Buyer · Seller · Both · Investor · Renter · Agent/Broker · New Home Builder · Vendor/Service Pro · Advertiser · Other
