Housing in Chilhowie, VA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$185,238
Chilhowie vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Chilhowie is highlighted.
Median Home Value
44th%ilemost expensive$158,600show rank
Median Rent
30th%ilemost expensive rent$799show rank
Rent Burden
46th%ilehighest rent burden18.0%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$158,600
Median Rent
$799
Total Housing Units
951
Vacancy Rate
6.3%
Owner Occupied
60.8%
Renter Occupied
39.2%
Median Property Tax
$949
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$648
Housing Types
Single Family75.0%
Multi-Family19.2%
Mobile Home5.8%
The median home value in Chilhowie, VA is $158,600. According to Zillow, the home value index for Chilhowie is $185,238. The median rent is $799 per month (Census ACS). About 60.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1972. There are 951 total housing units.