The story of this market
The typical home in St. Thomas District, U.S. Virgin Islands sells for about $730,000.
Prices are up +75.13% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+2.1%
USA · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
St. Thomas District, U.S. Virgin Islands
The St. Thomas real estate market is experiencing a shift toward higher-value transactions despite a lower volume of sales compared to the previous year. Price momentum remains strong, particularly in the luxury and condo segments, as buyers move more decisively. This trend is driving a competitive environment for well-positioned properties.
No ARED distress-ledger coverage for this county yet — the foreclosure ingest rotates the national county directory, and filings appear here once the county's posted notices are read. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
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Median prices moved up 75.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
Deterministic aggregate of 1 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
No researched properties in this county yet — the property base layer populates as property research runs, and each property feeds its ZIP's roll-up.
researched Oct 8
| 00802 | Charlotte Amalie | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | researched Oct 8 |
Figures are each ZIP report's own latest research — the county roll-up aggregates them sales_count-weighted (population fallback); ZIPs cycle quarterly.
The island faces significant wind and storm exposure, necessitating robust property insurance coverage and adherence to building codes for hurricane resilience.
The economy is heavily anchored by tourism, cruise ship arrivals, and related service sectors, with ongoing efforts to modernize infrastructure and expand hospitality capacity.
The U.S. Virgin Islands operates under a unique tax structure where residents pay income tax to the local government, which mirrors the U.S. federal tax code; property taxes are assessed by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor.
St. Thomas offers world-class beaches, snorkeling, and diving, alongside historic sites in Charlotte Amalie and extensive shopping and dining districts catering to both residents and tourists.
The rental market is heavily influenced by the tourism sector, with significant demand for short-term vacation rentals, which impacts long-term housing availability and pricing.
The economy is primarily driven by tourism, cruise ship operations, and the public sector, with recent trends showing a focus on luxury real estate development.
Transportation relies heavily on road networks and ferry services connecting to neighboring islands, with Charlotte Amalie serving as the primary transit and cruise hub.
The Office of the Lieutenant Governor manages property assessments and tax collections across the territory.
Property insurance is a critical and often costly factor due to the island's location in a high-risk hurricane zone.
- Coral World Ocean Park4.42.1 mi
- Tree Limin' Extreme Zipline St. Thomas4.93.7 mi
- The Westin St. Thomas Beach Resort & Spa4.12.2 mi
- Bolongo Bay Beach Resort4.41.7 mi
- The Beach Bar4.66.4 mi
- Zaco's Tacos Restaurant4.526.8 mi
- Magens Point Bar and Grill4.32.6 mi
- Coral World Ocean Park4.42.1 mi
- Skyride to Paradise Point4.41.6 mi
- Bolongo Bay Beach Resort4.41.7 mi
- Drake's Seat4.82.4 mi
- Mermaid's Chair4.49.7 mi
- Coral World Ocean Park4.42.1 mi
- Bluebeard's Castle4.22 mi
- Fort Christian4.42.3 mi
- Pirates Treasure Museum4.61.6 mi
- Annaberg Sugar Plantation4.710.9 mi
- Virgin Islands National Park4.89.4 mi
- Mermaid's Chair4.49.7 mi
- Phantasea Tropical Botanical Garden4.83.1 mi
- J.R. O'Neal Botanical Gardens4.318.9 mi
- Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park4.419.3 mi
- Cruz Bay Ferry Dock4.56.5 mi
- Crown Bay Marina4.53.9 mi
- Yacht Haven Grande4.51.7 mi
- Nanny Cay Resort & Marina4.517.5 mi
- Compass Point Marina4.42.2 mi
- Northside Grind4.82 mi
- Havensight Mall4.31.8 mi
- Yacht Haven Grande4.51.7 mi
- Moe's Fresh Market Waterfront4.42.7 mi
- Crown Bay Center4.34 mi
- Cyril E. King Airport3.35 mi
- Terrance B. Lettsome Airport3.624.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this county — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A world-renowned beach and park facility that serves as a primary recreational hub for residents and visitors.
The capital city features historic architecture, duty-free shopping, and a vibrant dining scene that anchors the island's economy.
Data sourced from geo-ref.net administrative statistics.