09/18/2026
🏠 **WYTHE COUNTY REAL ESTATE: 2006 vs. 2026**
Ever wonder how much things have really changed in the Wythe County housing market over the past 20 years?
Here’s an interesting comparison of **August 2006 vs. August 2026**:
📅 **AUGUST 2006**
🏡 Average Sold Price: **$142,000**
📈 Average Interest Rate: **6.45%**
💰 Approx. 30-Year Principal & Interest Payment: **$911/month**
🏘️ Average Single-Family Rent: **$600/month**
📅 **AUGUST 2026**
🏡 Average Sold Price: **$175,000**
📈 Average Interest Rate: **6.45%**
💰 Approx. 30-Year Principal & Interest Payment: **$1,100/month**
🏘️ Average Single-Family Rent: **$1,600/month**
# # # 📊 WHAT STANDS OUT?
The average home sale price increased about **23%** over the 20-year period.
The interest rate? **Exactly the same at 6.45%.**
The estimated mortgage payment increased about **$189/month**.
But look at the rental market…
➡️ **Average rent went from $600 to $1,600 per month — an increase of nearly 167%.**
That’s a pretty dramatic change.
For homeowners, buyers, and investors, the numbers tell an interesting story about how the cost of housing—and especially the cost of renting—has changed in Wythe County over the past two decades.
**What do you think has changed the most since 2006?** 🤔