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Afton, VA — ZIP 22920

Population: 3,608 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 22920 (Afton, VA) is $461,978 — up 4.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $665,000 after a median 11.5 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$461,978

Median home value

+4.9%

1-year change

11.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$461,978
1-year appreciation
+4.9%
3-year appreciation
+12.5%
5-year appreciation
+26.3%
10-year appreciation
+81.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$461,978
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
$665,000
Median list price
$798,800
Median price per sqft
$288
1-year sale-price change
+27.9%
Median days on market
11.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
13
For-sale inventory
18
Sale-to-list ratio
100.3%
Active listings
16
1-year forecast
+1.9%
New listings (monthly)
6

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)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Rockfish River Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 55% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
97.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Greenwood Chemical Co. (5.3 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)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,677
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,646

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Green Springs (34 mi)
National parks include
Green Springs, Shenandoah National Park, Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Rockfish Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
AUGUSTA HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-14 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
28.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,470
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
62.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,223
Average weekly wage
$858
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
15

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

How it compares

ZIP 22920State medianUS median
Median home value$461,978$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$665,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market12 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,470$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 22920?
$461,978.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 22920?
$665,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 22920?
Median days on market: 11.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 22920?
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 22920?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought.
Is ZIP 22920 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 22920?
Risk to homes is higher than 55% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 22920?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 22920?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 22920?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 22920 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 22920?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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