The story of this market
The typical home in St. Croix District, U.S. Virgin Islands sells for about $587,500.
Prices are up +67.86% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 224 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. Croix District, U.S. Virgin Islands
The St. Croix real estate market is showing signs of resilience with significant year-over-year price appreciation despite a flat transaction volume. Increased inventory levels are providing more options for buyers, while the market moves toward a more balanced state. Strong activity in the upper price ranges continues to drive the median sold price upward.
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.
Select a city to expand its ZIP intel reports beneath · 2 cities · 8 ZIP reports
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 44 days on market with 3.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
14% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 8.2% · poverty 21.4% — a mixed stability profile.
Deterministic aggregate of 8 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.
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| 00820 | Christiansted | $350,000 | $269 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | researched Oct 1 |
| 00821 | Christiansted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | researched Oct 11 |
| 00822 | Christiansted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | researched Oct 11 |
| 00823 | Christiansted | $350,000 | $215 | +2.4% | 42 | 98.5% | 12% | 3.6 | 18 | $1,850 | researched Oct 1 |
| 00824 | Christiansted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | researched Oct 11 |
| 00840 | Frederiksted | $1,650,000 | — | — | 81 | — | — | — | 1 | — | researched Oct 1 |
| 00850 | Frederiksted | $319,290 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | researched Oct 1 |
| 00851 | Frederiksted | $550,000 | $311 | +2.5% | 45 | 98.5% | 15% | 3.2 | 12 | $2,200 | researched Oct 1 |
Figures are each ZIP report's own latest research — the county roll-up aggregates them sales_count-weighted (population fallback); ZIPs cycle quarterly.
Crime rates in the U.S. Virgin Islands remain a concern, with property and violent crime levels generally higher than the U.S. national average. Local authorities continue to implement community-based safety initiatives to address these trends.
The Virgin Islands Department of Education oversees the public school system, which faces ongoing challenges regarding infrastructure and resource allocation. Many residents opt for private schooling options available on the island to supplement educational outcomes.
St. Croix is highly susceptible to tropical storms and hurricanes, necessitating robust building codes and comprehensive property insurance coverage. Flood and wind damage remain the primary environmental risks for residential real estate.
Economic momentum is driven by tourism, hospitality, and ongoing recovery efforts from past storm damage. Infrastructure projects, including power grid modernization and airport improvements, are central to the island's development strategy.
The U.S. Virgin Islands operates under a unique tax structure where residents pay income taxes to the local government, which mirrors the U.S. federal tax code. Property taxes are assessed by the Office of the Tax Assessor based on a percentage of the property's fair market value.
St. Croix offers extensive recreational opportunities including world-class snorkeling at Buck Island Reef National Monument, historic sites in Christiansted and Frederiksted, and several golf courses. The island's diverse beaches and protected marine areas serve as primary lifestyle amenities.
The rental market is heavily influenced by seasonal tourism and the demand for short-term vacation rentals. Long-term rental inventory remains tight, keeping upward pressure on monthly rates.
The economy is anchored by tourism, government services, and a small but significant manufacturing sector. Efforts to diversify the economy through technology and renewable energy initiatives are currently underway.
Transportation is primarily reliant on private vehicles, with a network of primary and secondary roads connecting the island's main towns. Public transit options are limited, and infrastructure maintenance is a recurring focus for local government.
The Office of the Tax Assessor conducts property valuations for tax purposes, utilizing a system based on fair market value assessments.
The island is served by the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority for utility services and the Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority for sanitation.
Property insurance premiums are high due to the island's location in a hurricane-prone zone, making comprehensive coverage a critical component of real estate ownership.
- Point Udall4.817.7 mi
- Cruzan Rum Distillery4.81.5 mi
- Christiansted Boardwalk4.68.7 mi
- St George Village Botanical Gardens4.60.6 mi
- Annaly Bay / Carambola Tide Pools Trailhead4.62.8 mi
- Fort Frederik4.33.3 mi
- Fort Christiansvaern4.68.9 mi
- Estate Whim Sugar Mill4.22.4 mi
- CMCArts - St. Croix4.73.3 mi
- Columbus Landing Site3.66.2 mi
- St George Village Botanical Gardens4.60.6 mi
- Dorsch Beach4.83.6 mi
- Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge4.94.6 mi
- Buck Island Reef National Monument4.915.3 mi
- Frederiksted Pier4.53.3 mi
- Tamarind Reef Resort Spa and Marina4.211.1 mi
- Buccaneer Golf Course4.410.4 mi
- Seaside Market & Deli4.39.4 mi
- Sunny Isles Shopping Center4.15.7 mi
- United Shopping Plaza Shopping Center4.16.2 mi
- Henry E. Rohlsen Airport3.93 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 protected marine area featuring an underwater trail and pristine coral reefs, serving as a major tourist and recreational draw.
Preserves the colonial history of the island with well-maintained 18th-century architecture and museums.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS tables for St. Croix District.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.