Housing in Rural Retreat, VA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$202,638
Rural Retreat vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Rural Retreat is highlighted.
Median Home Value
47th%ilemost expensive$167,900show rank
Median Rent
27th%ilemost expensive rent$778show rank
Rent Burden
27th%ilehighest rent burden15.5%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$167,900
Median Rent
$778
Total Housing Units
768
Vacancy Rate
15.2%
Owner Occupied
84.5%
Renter Occupied
15.5%
Median Property Tax
$940
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$795
Housing Types
Single Family79.6%
Multi-Family10.4%
Mobile Home10.0%
The median home value in Rural Retreat, VA is $167,900. According to Zillow, the home value index for Rural Retreat is $202,638. The median rent is $778 per month (Census ACS). About 84.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1977. There are 768 total housing units.