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Market MapVirginiaNottoway

Nottoway County

VirginiaPopulation: 15,638
71
/100
Buy
#103 of 1,000 counties
#10 in Virginia (133 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated January 1, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$184,214
Median Home Price
21% below national median
$10,938/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
5.94%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
71/100
71
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
76/100

Based on 11.5% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
86/100

Price-to-income ratio of 3.0x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Strong price appreciation (+11.5% YoY)
  • +Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
15,638
Median Income
$62,366
vs $57,059 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
3.0x
Very affordable

Who this market fits

Best for
  • +Appreciation buyers: YoY growth is meaningfully above the long-run average
Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
Covington CityVA
77$96,187Est. pending—Strong BuyView
LeeVA
76$111,349Est. pending—Strong BuyView
CurrentNottowayVA
71$184,214Est. pending—Buy
Franklin CityVA
70$224,286Est. pending—BuyView
Roanoke CityVA
67$215,833$1,2717.06%BuyView
RoanokeVA
64$325,167$1,5825.84%BuyView

The Bottom Line

BuyNottoway offers solid investment potential with positive cash flow at typical financing.

Nottoway County in Virginia scores 71/100, ranking #103 of 1,000 US counties (top 14%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Markets like Nottoway with stronger cash flow

  • Roanoke City for cash-flow rentals
  • Roanoke County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Nottoway

  • Covington City, lower entry price
  • Lee County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Nottoway vs Franklin City for rentals
  • Nottoway vs Roanoke City for rentals
  • Nottoway vs Lee for rentals
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