Virginia Record
Chesterfield County
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Regional Housing Affordability and Supply

Summary

A presentation by the Partnership for Housing Affordability revealed that median home prices in Chesterfield have surged 46 percent in five years to $420,000, requiring a $125,000 income to buy and pricing out many essential workers.

At a glance

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Last discussed Feb 17, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Highlights a growing affordability gap requiring millions in potential public-private subsidies or housing trust fund investments.

✅Who benefits

Low-to-moderate-income families and essential workers seeking attainable housing.

⚠️Who could be affected

Essential workers, teachers, and first-time homebuyers priced out of the current housing market.

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