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Austinville, VA

Austinville, VA.

Population: 1,650 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Austinville, VA is $159,584 — up 8.2% over the past year. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$159,584

Median home value

+8.2%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$159,584
1-year appreciation
+8.2%
3-year appreciation
+3.8%
5-year appreciation
+15.5%
10-year appreciation
+53.8%
All-time peak (2024-07)
$163,751
House Price Index (state)
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
10
New listings (monthly)
2

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

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
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
School districts serving the area
Carroll County Public Schools, Wythe County Public Schools
Schools include
Laurel Elementary, Jackson Memorial Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 56% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
82.0%
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
52.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
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)
9
Days with Good air quality
55
Highest AQI recorded (year)
45

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Bluestone National Scenic River (49 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Twin County Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mercer County Airport (BLF) (34 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
22
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)
+146 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
38.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.8%
Median annual property tax
$776
Households with broadband internet
47.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,540
Average weekly wage
$723
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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

How it compares

AustinvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$159,584$331,625$289,727
Median annual property tax$776$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 Austinville, VA?
$159,584.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Austinville, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, landslide.
What is the wildfire risk in Austinville, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 56% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Austinville, VA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Austinville, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Austinville, VA?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Austinville, VA?
Good. Median AQI: 9. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Austinville, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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