Only 2.0% of Virginia Homes Are Vacation Homes, 13th Lowest Percentage in the U.S.

With just 2.0% of homes classified as vacation properties, Virginia ranks 13th lowest in the nation for vacation homeownership—a reflection of how our housing market is driven more by local needs than by second-home demand. Nationally, there's a shortage of 4.03 million homes, and vacation homeownership has declined from 5.47 million in 2018 to 4.74 million in 2024. While timeshares are seeing higher occupancy rates than hotels and vacation homes tend to cluster in resort destinations, Northern Virginia’s micro-markets—like Ashburn, Brambleton, and One Loudoun—are focused on primary residences that support vibrant, year-round communities. My deep, local expertise helps families find homes that truly fit their lifestyles, especially in these fast-evolving neighborhoods where understanding the pulse of the community is key.