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Catawba, VA — ZIP 24070

Population: 1,271 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 24070 (Catawba, VA) is $363,826 — up 7.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $309,950 after a median 19 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$363,826

Median home value

+7.1%

1-year change

19

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$363,826
1-year appreciation
+7.1%
3-year appreciation
+17.1%
5-year appreciation
+37.2%
10-year appreciation
+88.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$363,826
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
$309,950
Median list price
$289,950
Median price per sqft
$166
1-year sale-price change
+34.8%
Median days on market
19 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
101.1%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+2.6%

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 39% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
7.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
43.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
251
Days with Moderate air quality
110
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
158

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,135
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,693

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Booker T Washington National Monument (32 mi)
National parks include
Booker T Washington National Monument, Bluestone National Scenic River, New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Catawba Valley Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CATAWBA HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-358 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
32.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,957
Households with broadband internet
65.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
56,249
Average weekly wage
$1,147
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
118

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

How it compares

ZIP 24070State medianUS median
Median home value$363,826$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$309,950$380,000$325,000
Median days on market19 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,957$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 24070?
$363,826.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 24070?
$309,950.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 24070?
Median days on market: 19 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 24070?
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 24070?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 24070 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 24070?
Risk to homes is higher than 39% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 24070?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 24070?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 24070 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 24070?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 24070?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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