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Sandston, VA — ZIP 23150

Population: 12,544 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 23150 (Sandston, VA) is $324,079 — up 3.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $320,000 after a median 22 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,995/month. 4 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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$324,079

Median home value

+3.4%

1-year change

22

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$324,079
1-year appreciation
+3.4%
3-year appreciation
+6.4%
5-year appreciation
+32.6%
10-year appreciation
+94.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$324,079
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
$320,000
Median list price
$343,630
Median price per sqft
$225
1-year sale-price change
+4.7%
Median days on market
22 days
Homes sold (recent period)
50
For-sale inventory
38
Sale-to-list ratio
100.1%
Active listings
29
1-year forecast
+2.0%
New listings (monthly)
15

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,995/mo
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
4
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Cashell Donahoe Elementary, Sandston Elementary, Seven Pines Elementary, ELKO MIDDLE

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
None
Nearest Superfund site
Defense General Supply Center (DLA) (11.5 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
61.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.3 in
Annual snowfall
1.2 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
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
40,475
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
34,634

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
8
Nearest national park
Richmond National Battlefield Park (2 mi)
National parks include
Richmond National Battlefield Park, Maggie L Walker National Historic Site, Petersburg National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Richmond International Airport (RIC) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Richmond International Airport (RIC) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
JOHN RANDOLPH MEDICAL CENTER, BON SECOURS ST MARYS HOSPITAL, BON SECOURS MEMORIAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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
1,980
Housing built before 1970
37.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,913
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
76.0%

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 23150State medianUS median
Median home value$324,079$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$320,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market22 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$1,995/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,913$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 23150?
$324,079.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 23150?
$320,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 23150?
Median days on market: 22 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 23150?
Typical rent: $1,995/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 23150?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather, drought, earthquake.
Is ZIP 23150 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 23150?
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 23150?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 23150?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 23150?
4 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 23150 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 23150?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 23150?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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