Wickham, Basye, VA
Wickham — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Wickham, Basye, Virginia. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Virginia Real Estate Board (VREB) licensing database.
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Wickham Neighborhood Overview
Overview
Wickham is a quiet, residential neighborhood nestled in the Shenandoah Valley community of Basye, Virginia. It offers a relaxed, mountain lifestyle with easy access to outdoor recreation and scenic beauty.
Housing & Real Estate
The neighborhood features a mix of single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums, often with wooded lots. With a median home value of approximately $178,100, it represents an affordable entry point into the Virginia mountain real estate market.
Schools & Education
Residents are served by Shenandoah County Public Schools, with students typically attending Ashby-Lee Elementary and Stonewall Jackson High School. The area is also within commuting distance of several community colleges and universities.
Parks & Recreation
The community is centered around the amenities of the Bryce Mountain Resort, offering golf, skiing, and a private lake. Nearby George Washington National Forest provides endless trails for hiking, biking, and exploring the Shenandoah Valley.
Local Dining & Shopping
Basye's commercial center includes casual eateries, a brewery, and a country store for essentials. For more variety, residents often take short drives to nearby towns like Mount Jackson or Woodstock for larger grocery stores and boutique shopping.
Who Lives Here
Wickham attracts a mix of full-time residents, retirees, and second-home owners seeking a peaceful mountain retreat. The median household income is around $54,767, reflecting a community of working professionals and fixed-income retirees.
Wickham Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $178K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $55K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 97.2% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 2.8% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 26852 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Wickham, Basye
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Wickham
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Virginia Real Estate Board (VREB) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-17