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Boston, VA — ZIP 22713

Population: 1,489 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 22713 (Boston, VA) is $560,243 — up 2.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $565,000 after a median 155 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$560,243

Median home value

+2.9%

1-year change

155

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$560,243
1-year appreciation
+2.9%
3-year appreciation
+12.7%
5-year appreciation
+24.6%
10-year appreciation
+74.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$560,243
House Price Index (state)
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$565,000
Median list price
$487,950
Median price per sqft
$271
1-year sale-price change
+3.2%
Median days on market
155 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
12
Sale-to-list ratio
101.2%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+0.4%
New listings (monthly)
2

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$914/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,143/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,335/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,735/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,002/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 26% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
81.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Culpeper Wood Preservers, Inc. (10.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
45.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,483
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,679

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
17
Nearest national park
Shenandoah National Park (20 mi)
National parks include
Shenandoah National Park, Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park, Manassas National Battlefield Park
Airports within 30 mi
37
Nearest airport
Thornton River Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) (34 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
UVA HEALTH CULPEPER MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+186 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
2.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,005
Households with broadband internet
36.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,143
Average weekly wage
$999
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
365

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 22713State medianUS median
Median home value$560,243$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$565,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market155 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,005$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 22713?
$560,243.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 22713?
$565,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 22713?
Median days on market: 155 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 22713?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,335/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 22713?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, lightning, strongWind.
Is ZIP 22713 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 22713?
Risk to homes is higher than 26% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 22713?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 22713?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 22713 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 22713?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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