Bristow, VA—20136
Real Estate Data & Market Trends
Key Metrics at a Glance
Home Price Trends — Bristow, VA
As of Oct '25, the median home price in Bristow, VA is $728,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.0%. This indicates that home prices in Bristow, VA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.0%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.
Cost per Home Type
| Home Type | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
All Homes | $728,000 | 2.0% |
| Single Family | $732,000 | 1.5% |
| Condos | N/A | N/A |
Cost per Home Size
| Home Size | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
1 Bed | N/A | N/A |
2 Bed | $480,000 | 1.1% |
3 Bed | $556,000 | 1.1% |
4 Bed | $776,000 | 1.6% |
| 5 Bed | $853,000 | 1.3% |
% of Housing Stock
Rental Trends — Bristow, VA
As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Bristow, VA is $3,390, with a year-over-year rent change of 16.1%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Bristow, VA is studios: $1,500, 1-bedrooms: $1,600, 2-bedrooms: $2,450, 3-bedrooms: $3,040, 4-bedrooms: $3,900. The most common rental property sizes in Bristow, VA are 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom, accounting for 57.8% and 25.4% of the rental stock.
| Type | Median Rent | Average Rent |
|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $3,300 | $3,390 |
| Studio Rent | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| 1 Bed Rent | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| 2 Bed Rent | $2,400 | $2,450 |
| 3 Bed Rent | $2,950 | $3,040 |
| 4 Bed Rent | $3,900 | $3,900 |
% of Rental Stock
Property Listings — Bristow, VA
As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Bristow, VA is 23. This is a decrease of -8.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 20.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.
| Metric | Zip Code Average | Year over Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
Median Listing Price | $707,000 | 21.0% |
Listing Count | 61 | 0.0% |
| Listings as % of Homes | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Days on Market | 23 | -8.0% |
Demographics — Bristow, VA
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Bristow, VA has a population of 31,200, which has increased by 1.9% over the past 5 years. Bristow, VA is a popular place for families, as children make up 31.6% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 55.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many residents working remotely, with 25.2% reporting working from home.
| Metric | Latest Census | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
Population | 31,200 | 1.9% |
% Under 18 | 31.6% | -6.2% |
% Seniors | 8.5% | 46.6% |
% WFH | 25.2% | 358.2% |
% w/ College Degree | 55.5% | 3.9% |
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Bristow, VA is a predominantly white area, with 58.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 0.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Bristow, VA is hispanic, making up 14.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 18.5% of the population in Bristow, VA, and this percentage has increased by 15.6% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.
Race and Ethnicity
| Metric | Latest Census | 5-Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
% White | 58.8% | -0.8% |
% Black | 10.3% | -22.0% |
% Hispanic | 14.9% | 7.2% |
% Asian | 12.1% | 24.7% |
% Foreign Born | 18.5% | 15.6% |
Mortgage and Risk — Bristow, VA
According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 590 mortgage originations in Bristow, VA, of which 80.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 58.0%, with 24.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Bristow, VA. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.
Mortgages
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
Total Loan Originations | 590 |
% Conventional Loans | 80.0% |
% Government Loans | 20.0% |
% Investor Loans | 1.0% |
% Second Loans | 0.0% |
% Cash Out Refinance | 12.0% |
Loan Activity
Rentals and Section 8 — Bristow, VA
As of 2024, the percent of homes in Bristow, VA under the Section 8 program is 2.4%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Bristow, VA, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.
Section 8 Market Size
Total Units under HUD | 17 |
Total Units Section 8 | 17 |
% Rentals under Section 8 | 2.4% |
% Occupied Section 8 | 78.0% |
Section 8 Opportunity
| Home Size | HUD Premium | Market Rent | Max HUD Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1,150 | $1,600 | $2,750 |
| 2 Bedroom | $690 | $2,400 | $3,090 |
| 3 Bedroom | $910 | $2,950 | $3,860 |
| 4 Bedroom | $660 | $3,900 | $4,560 |
Affordability — Bristow, VA
Home Price to Income Ratio
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
| Home Price to Income Ratio | 3.6 |
| Median Home Price | $728,000 |
| Median Household Income | $178,000 |