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Glen allen, VA — ZIP 23059

Population: 42,522 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 23059 (Glen allen, VA) is $632,715 — up 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $489,900 after a median 25 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,182/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, lightning, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$632,715

Median home value

+1.3%

1-year change

25

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$632,715
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+19.8%
5-year appreciation
+26.0%
10-year appreciation
+55.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$632,715
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
$489,900
Median list price
$449,700
Median price per sqft
$209
1-year sale-price change
+2.7%
Median days on market
25 days
Homes sold (recent period)
31
For-sale inventory
112
Sale-to-list ratio
98.7%
Active listings
20
1-year forecast
+1.5%
Days to pending
21 days
New listings (monthly)
55

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,182/mo
1-year rent change
+2.3%
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
8
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Shady Grove Elementary, DEEP RUN HIGH, Rivers Edge Elementary, Greenwood Elementary, Twin Hickory Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather, drought, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
39.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
H & H Inc., Burn Pit (1.7 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
48.3 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
221
Days with Moderate air quality
140
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
159

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
36,031
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
27,686

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
7
Nearest national park
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site (13 mi)
National parks include
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site, Richmond National Battlefield Park, Petersburg National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Mayers Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Richmond International Airport (RIC) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
BON SECOURS ST MARYS HOSPITAL, BON SECOURS MEMORIAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, BON SECOURS RICHMOND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-229 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,004
Housing built before 1970
5.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
61.6%
Median annual property tax
$4,225
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
84.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
166,762
Average weekly wage
$1,320
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
921

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

How it compares

ZIP 23059State medianUS median
Median home value$632,715$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$489,900$380,000$325,000
Median days on market25 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$2,182/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,225$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 23059?
$632,715.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 23059?
$489,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 23059?
Median days on market: 25 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 23059?
Typical rent: $2,182/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 23059?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather, drought, earthquake.
Is ZIP 23059 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 23059?
Risk to homes is higher than 24% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 23059?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 23059?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: H & H Inc., Burn Pit, 1.7 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 23059?
8 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 23059 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 23059?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 23059?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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