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Market MapVirginiaCharles City

Charles City County

VirginiaPopulation: 6,760
62
/100
Buy
#272 of 1,000 counties
#46 in Virginia (133 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated January 1, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$275,323
Median Home Price
18% above national median
$16,348/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
5.94%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
62/100
62
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
67/100

Based on 1.8% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
67/100

Price-to-income ratio of 4.2x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

No significant strengths identified based on current data.

Challenges

  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
6,760
Median Income
$65,573
vs $57,059 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
4.2x
Moderately affordable

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
MecklenburgVA
63$206,873$1,4438.37%BuyView
CurrentCharles CityVA
62$275,323Est. pending—Buy
AugustaVA
62$348,578$1,5895.47%BuyView
OrangeVA
62$373,510Est. pending—BuyView
Colonial Heights CityVA
61$275,316$1,6837.34%BuyView
Petersburg CityVA
61$187,566$1,3388.56%BuyView

The Bottom Line

BuyCharles City offers solid investment potential with positive cash flow at typical financing.

Charles City County in Virginia scores 62/100, ranking #272 of 1,000 US counties (top 36%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Markets like Charles City with stronger cash flow

  • Petersburg City for cash-flow rentals
  • Mecklenburg County for cash-flow rentals
  • Colonial Heights City for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Charles City

  • Petersburg City, lower entry price
  • Mecklenburg County, lower entry price
  • Colonial Heights City, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Charles City vs Augusta for rentals
  • Charles City vs Orange for rentals
  • Charles City vs Colonial Heights City for rentals
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