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Glen allen, VA — ZIP 23060

Population: 36,497 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 23060 (Glen allen, VA) is $458,184 — up 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $479,925 after a median 11 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,041/month. 12 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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$458,184

Median home value

+0.6%

1-year change

11

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$458,184
1-year appreciation
+0.6%
3-year appreciation
+9.5%
5-year appreciation
+24.9%
10-year appreciation
+69.0%
All-time peak (2025-12)
$458,974
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
$479,925
Median list price
$514,495
Median price per sqft
$245
1-year sale-price change
+5.3%
Median days on market
11 days
Homes sold (recent period)
86
For-sale inventory
74
Sale-to-list ratio
102.6%
Active listings
31
1-year forecast
+1.6%
Days to pending
18 days
New listings (monthly)
44

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,041/mo
1-year rent change
+3.2%
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
12
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
SHORT PUMP MIDDLE, Glen Allen Elementary, ACADEMY AT VIRGINIA RANDOLPH, Longdale Elementary, Springfield Park 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
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
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
Rentokil, Inc. (Virginia Wood Preserving Division) (2.3 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)

Annual precipitation
48.9 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
8.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
54,108
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
41,872

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
8
Nearest national park
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site (9 mi)
National parks include
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site, Richmond National Battlefield Park, Petersburg National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Hanover County Municipal Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Richmond International Airport (RIC) (16 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
1,994
Housing built before 1970
6.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,949
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
87.1%

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 23060State medianUS median
Median home value$458,184$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$479,925$380,000$325,000
Median days on market11 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$2,041/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,949$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 23060?
$458,184.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 23060?
$479,925.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 23060?
Median days on market: 11 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 23060?
Typical rent: $2,041/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 23060?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather, drought, earthquake.
Is ZIP 23060 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 23060?
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 23060?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 23060?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Rentokil, Inc. (Virginia Wood Preserving Division), 2.3 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 23060?
12 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 23060 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 23060?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 23060?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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