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Lithia, VA — ZIP 24066

Population: 4,963 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 24066 (Lithia, VA) is $228,197 — up 5.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $226,500 after a median 72 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$228,197

Median home value

+5.5%

1-year change

72

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$228,197
1-year appreciation
+5.5%
3-year appreciation
+8.2%
5-year appreciation
+15.4%
10-year appreciation
+53.7%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$228,348
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
$226,500
Median list price
$429,950
Median price per sqft
$135
1-year sale-price change
+10.5%
Median days on market
72 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
19
Sale-to-list ratio
92.9%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+1.8%
New listings (monthly)
5

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Buchanan Elementary, JAMES RIVER HIGH

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · winterWeather: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A15
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 64% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
81.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Kim-Stan Landfill (20.7 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
47.7 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
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
445
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
676

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Booker T Washington National Monument (29 mi)
National parks include
Booker T Washington National Monument, Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Springwood Airstrip (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
CARILION MEDICAL CENTER, LEWISGALE MEDICAL CENTER, SALEM VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+161 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
41.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,360
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
48.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,838
Average weekly wage
$1,078
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
116

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

How it compares

ZIP 24066State medianUS median
Median home value$228,197$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$226,500$380,000$325,000
Median days on market72 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,360$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 24066?
$228,197.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 24066?
$226,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 24066?
Median days on market: 72 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 24066?
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 24066?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is ZIP 24066 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A15.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 24066?
Risk to homes is higher than 64% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 24066?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 24066?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 24066?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 24066 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 24066?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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