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Amherst, VA — ZIP 24521

Population: 10,599 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 24521 (Amherst, VA) is $301,808 — up 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $290,000 after a median 9.5 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$301,808

Median home value

+3.8%

1-year change

9.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$301,808
1-year appreciation
+3.8%
3-year appreciation
+9.1%
5-year appreciation
+27.0%
10-year appreciation
+75.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$301,808
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
$290,000
Median list price
$344,900
Median price per sqft
$196
1-year sale-price change
+13.8%
Median days on market
9.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
29
For-sale inventory
43
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
29
1-year forecast
+2.6%
New listings (monthly)
11

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
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
AMHERST COUNTY HIGH, AMHERST MIDDLE, Amherst Elementary, Central Elementary, Temperance Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A06
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 57% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
86.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
U.S. Titanium (6.9 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
47.2 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,924
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,855

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park (24 mi)
National parks include
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, Booker T Washington National Monument, Green Springs
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Buffalo Ridge Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field (LYH) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
AUGUSTA HEALTH, CENTRA HEALTH - LYNCHBURG GEN HOSPITAL, SENTARA MARTHA JEFFERSON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+65 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
31.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,091
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
50.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,302
Average weekly wage
$863
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
116

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

How it compares

ZIP 24521State medianUS median
Median home value$301,808$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$290,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market10 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,091$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 24521?
$301,808.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 24521?
$290,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 24521?
Median days on market: 9.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 24521?
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 24521?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind.
Is ZIP 24521 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A06.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 24521?
Risk to homes is higher than 57% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 24521?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 24521?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 24521?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 24521 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 24521?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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