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Gate city, VA — ZIP 24251

Population: 7,937 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 24251 (Gate city, VA) is $175,890 — up 4.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $210,000 after a median 90 days on market. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$175,890

Median home value

+4.7%

1-year change

90

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$175,890
1-year appreciation
+4.7%
3-year appreciation
+19.4%
5-year appreciation
+46.0%
10-year appreciation
+111.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$175,890
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
$210,000
Median list price
$224,950
Median price per sqft
$148
1-year sale-price change
0.0%
Median days on market
90 days
Homes sold (recent period)
16
For-sale inventory
36
Sale-to-list ratio
95.6%
Active listings
34
1-year forecast
+4.0%
New listings (monthly)
10

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
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
RENAISSANCE/SCOTT CO, Scott County Public Schools
Schools include
RENAISSANCE/SCOTT CO, GATE CITY HIGH, SCOTT COUNTY CAREER AND TECHNICAL CENTER, Shoemaker Elementary, Yuma Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 73% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
90.8%
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)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.6 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,899
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,879

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site (37 mi)
National parks include
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Darnell's Field (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
LONESOME PINE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 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)
-39 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Housing built before 1970
47.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.1%
Median annual property tax
$998
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
66.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,511
Average weekly wage
$812
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Other Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
22

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

How it compares

ZIP 24251State medianUS median
Median home value$175,890$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$210,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market90 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$998$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 24251?
$175,890.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 24251?
$210,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 24251?
Median days on market: 90 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 24251?
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 24251?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 24251?
Risk to homes is higher than 73% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 24251?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 24251?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 24251?
6 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 24251 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 24251?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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