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Bastian, VA

Bastian, VA.

Population: 1,324 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Bastian, VA is $183,807 — up 8.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $162,450 after a median 56 days on market. 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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$183,807

Median home value

+8.2%

1-year change

56

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$183,807
1-year appreciation
+8.2%
3-year appreciation
+12.2%
5-year appreciation
+23.3%
10-year appreciation
+68.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$183,807
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
$162,450
Median list price
$717,500
Median price per sqft
$207
1-year sale-price change
+80.0%
Median days on market
56 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+1.8%

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)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 66% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
95.0%
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
50.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.3 in
Annual snowfall
39.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,955
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,589

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Bluestone National Scenic River (31 mi)
National parks include
Bluestone National Scenic River, New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Mercer County Airport (BLF) (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mercer County Airport (BLF) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
CARILION TAZEWELL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, PRINCETON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ASSN INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
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)
+14 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
47.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.1%
Median annual property tax
$870
Households with broadband internet
39.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,265
Average weekly wage
$1,219
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
8

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

How it compares

BastianState medianUS median
Median home value$183,807$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$162,450$380,000$325,000
Median days on market56 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$870$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 Bastian, VA?
$183,807.
What is the median sale price in Bastian, VA?
$162,450.
How long do homes take to sell in Bastian, VA?
Median days on market: 56 days.
What is typical rent in Bastian, VA?
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 Bastian, VA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is Bastian, VA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Bastian, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 66% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Bastian, VA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bastian, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Bastian, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Bastian, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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