What your budget actually buys in RVA If you're moving to Richmond from a bigger or pricier metro, there's a good chance your housing budget is about to go a lot further. And if this is your first home, RVA is a genuinely approachable place to buy. Here's a straight-talk look at the numbers — and the help that's out there. Where prices stand right now As of mid-2026, the median home sale price across the Richmond metro area is roughly $442,500, with homes inside the City of R