Market Snapshot

Report generated March 2026

IndicatorValue
Population16,610
↓ 1.1% since 2020
Median Household Income$64,819
13% below national median
Median Home Value$143,500
Unemployment Rate2.3%
Median Age45.8 years
Housing Vacancy Rate18.6%
Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months)26 transactions
Active Listings21 properties
Avg Days on Market572 days

Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Mar 2025 – Feb 2026)

MetricValue
Median Price/Acre$4,846
Recent Sales24 transactions
Avg Days on Market211 days
Avg Parcel Size31.65 acres
Active Listings15 properties

Recent Rural Land Sales

DateAcresPrice$/AcreAddressCity
Feb 202614.60$85,000$5,8220 Dry Branch RdPembroke
Feb 202611.26$85,000$7,549113 Verna LnNarrows
Dec 202540.21$144,800$3,601Tbd Riverbend DrPearisburg
Nov 202537.00$145,000$3,919Dry Branch RdPembroke
Nov 202537.00$145,000$3,919Dry Branch Rd Lot 0Pembroke
Nov 202511.60$55,000$4,741Virginia AveNewport
Oct 202534.31$95,000$2,7690 Ravens Ridge Rd Lot HPearisburg
Oct 20251.58$193,420$122,728652 Caboose LnPembroke
Oct 20251.02$126,364$123,886650 Caboose LnPembroke
Sep 202529.74$180,000$6,0530 Blue Grass TrlNewport
DateAcresPrice$/AcreAddressCity
Sep 202562.17$235,000$3,780N Lot G Springdale Rd NPearisburg
Sep 202562.17$235,000$3,780LOT Springdale Rd #GPearisburg
Aug 20254.53$75,500$16,685Tbd Curve RdPearisburg
Aug 202519.01$42,000$2,2090 Mountain Lake RdNewport
Jul 202582.54$400,000$4,846Undisclosed RdPembroke
Jun 2025145.00$596,379$4,113Rye Hollow RdPearisburg
May 202530.34$185,000$6,0981551 Springdale RdPearisburg
May 202530.34$185,000$6,0971551 SW Springdale RdPearisburg
May 202524.30$71,000$2,9222414 Mountain Lake RdNewport
Apr 202572.15$230,000$3,188Mountain Field RdPearisburg
Apr 20251.83$18,900$10,328LOT 67 Horseshoe Farm RdPembroke
Apr 20251.80$35,000$19,444Lots 64 And 65 Horseshoe Farm RdPembroke
Mar 20253.99$11,000$2,757Tbd Rocky Hollow RdPembroke
Mar 20251.01$18,900$18,713LOT 63 Horseshoe Farm RdPembroke

Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Oct 2025 – Feb 2026)

MetricValue
Median Lot Price$92,000
Recent Sales2 transactions
Avg Days on Market94 days
Avg Parcel Size0.67 acres
Active Listings6 properties

Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales

DateAcresPriceAddressCity
Feb 20260.73$19,9500 Doe Creek RdPembroke
Oct 20250.61$92,0003 Wenonah AvePearisburg

County Profile

DemographicValue
Total Population (2023)16,610
Population (2020)16,787
Population Growth-1.05%
Median Household Income$64,819
Median Home Value$143,500
Total Housing Units8,316
Vacant Housing Units1,547
Housing Vacancy Rate18.6%
Median Age45.8
Bachelor's Degree or Higher1,151 (6.9%)
Unemployment Rate (BLS)3.3%

Market Overview

Giles County, Virginia has a population of 16,610, which has declined 1.05% since 2020. The median household income is $64,819, below the national median of $74,580 by 13.1%. With a median home value of $143,500 and an unemployment rate of 3.3%, the local economy is moderate. The housing vacancy rate of 18.6% suggests soft market conditions. The county's location in Virginia makes it accessible for investors and developers seeking rural land. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $3,850 per acre, with properties averaging 64.30 acres. There are currently 21 active land listings in the county.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current population of Giles County, Virginia?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Giles County has a population of 16,610. The county has declined 1.05% since the 2020 Census.
What is the median household income in Giles County?
The median household income in Giles County is $64,819, which is 13.1% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Giles County growing or shrinking?
Giles County is shrinking. The population has declined 1.05% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Giles County?
The median home value in Giles County is $143,500. The housing vacancy rate is 18.6%, which suggests soft market conditions. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, indicating a moderate local economy. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $3,850 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $22,062.
Does Reelvest buy land in Giles County, Virginia?
Yes! Reelvest Properties buys vacant land throughout Virginia, including Giles County. We make cash offers within 24-48 hours, close in 14-30 days, and pay all closing costs. Get your free cash offer today.
Data Sources: Market data reflects recent vacant land transactions in the county. Demographic data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Updated monthly.