Jarratt, VA — Rental Investment Analysis
🟢GOOD— solid returnsData: HUD FMR FY2024 + Zillow ZHVI April 2026 + Freddie Mac rates. Last updated June 2026.
Investment Summary
As of 2026, Jarratt, VA offers a 7.3% cap rate with median home prices of $166,668 and 3-bedroom rents of $1,520/month.
Jarratt offers solid returns for rental investors. At $166,668 median home price, Jarratt is affordable by national standards and within reach for most conventional loans. With 3-bedroom rents around $1,520/month, the 7.3% cap rate tells the story. Expect around +$123/month cash flow after mortgage, taxes, insurance, and reserves.
The 1% rule comes in at 0.91% — doesn't quite pass, but close enough to find individual deals that work. DSCR of 1.14 is tight — you'll pass most lender minimums but with little margin for error.
Bottom line: Buy here if you want reliable monthly income. Jarratt is a cash flow market — don't expect rapid appreciation, but the checks come in every month.
Data sources: HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2024), Zillow Home Value Index (April 2026), Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Cap Rate
7.3%
Above average
Monthly Cash Flow
+$123
After all expenses
Price-to-Rent
9.1
Investor-friendly
DSCR
1.14
Tight
Key Metrics
- Median Home Price
- $166,668
- Average Rent (3BR)
- $1,520/mo
- Price-to-Rent Ratio
- 9.1(good)
- 1% Rule
- 0.91%(fails — need 1%+)
- Cash-on-Cash Return
- 3.9%
- Vacancy Rate
- 8.0%
Market Strength
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.8%(-0.5% vs national)
- Rent Growth (YoY)
- +2.9%(national avg)
- Population Growth
- +0.3% YoY
Property Tax Rate
0.8%
of assessed value (VA avg)
Median Income
$80,615
household (VA avg)
Rent-to-Income
22.6%
Affordable
Section 8 Max Rent
$1,520/mo
3BR voucher payment
VA Investor Climate
Landlord Friendly
6/10
State Income Tax
Has state tax
Property Tax
0.8% effective
Population Trend
+0.3% (3yr)