Housing in Melfa, VA

Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$231,001

Melfa vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Melfa is highlighted.

Median Home Value

44th%ilemost expensive$159,700show rank

Median Rent

35th%ilemost expensive rent$836show rank

Rent Burden

98th%ilehighest rent burden35.5%show rank

Census Housing Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Home Value

$159,700

Median Rent

$836

Total Housing Units

232

Vacancy Rate

12.9%

Owner Occupied

56.4%

Renter Occupied

43.6%

Median Property Tax

$868

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$477

Housing Types

Single Family

78.0%

Multi-Family

3.5%

Mobile Home

18.5%

The median home value in Melfa, VA is $159,700. According to Zillow, the home value index for Melfa is $231,001. The median rent is $836 per month (Census ACS). About 56.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1970. There are 232 total housing units.