Tappahannock, VA22560

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$299,000
0.1% YoY Growth
Median Household Income
$65,400
37.6% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
66
32.0% Longer than last year
Home Price Forecast
N/A
Median Rent
$1,320
3.9% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
2-Bed Rent
$1,200
N/A
3-Bed Rent
$1,320
15.8% YoY Growth

Property Listings — Tappahannock, VA

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Tappahannock, VA is 66. This is a increase of 32.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 24.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$376,000-2.0%
Listing Count
41-3.0%
Listings as % of Homes1.1%-3.0%
Days on Market
6632.0%
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Demographics — Tappahannock, VA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Tappahannock, VA has a population of 6,520, which has increased by 1.1% over the past 5 years. Tappahannock, VA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.9% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 18.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.3% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
6,5201.1%
% Under 18
20.9%3.5%
% Seniors
22.1%4.7%
% WFH
9.3%389.5%
% w/ College Degree
18.2%-7.6%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Tappahannock, VA is a predominantly white area, with 46.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 11.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Tappahannock, VA is black, making up 45.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.6% of the population in Tappahannock, VA, and this percentage has increased by 91.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
46.5%-11.1%
% Black
45.9%2.0%
% Hispanic
2.6%116.7%
% Asian
0.9%350.0%
% Foreign Born
4.6%91.7%
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Mortgage and Risk — Tappahannock, VA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 129 mortgage originations in Tappahannock, VA, of which 54.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 70.0%, with 36.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Tappahannock, VA. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 22.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
129
% Conventional Loans
54.0%
% Government Loans
46.0%
% Investor Loans
2.0%
% Second Loans
4.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
22.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — Tappahannock, VA

Tappahannock, VA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
42
Total Units Section 8
42
% Rentals under Section 8
4.8%
% Occupied Section 8
88.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 BedroomN/AN/A$880
2 Bedroom-$130$1,200$1,070
3 Bedroom$180$1,320$1,500
4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,760

Affordability — Tappahannock, VA

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio4.2
Median Home Price$299,000
Median Household Income$65,400

Tappahannock, VA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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