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Boykins, VA

Boykins, VA.

Population: 1,091 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Boykins, VA is $175,606 — down 4.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $314,950 after a median 63 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$175,606

Median home value

-4.8%

1-year change

63

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$175,606
1-year appreciation
-4.8%
3-year appreciation
+3.6%
5-year appreciation
+15.2%
10-year appreciation
+64.9%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$199,129
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
$314,950
Median list price
$209,900
Median price per sqft
$106
Median days on market
63 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
100.6%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+1.4%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$800/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$800/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,020/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,320/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,710/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
Top hazards (county)
drought, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · winterWeather: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
B
Flood risk level
Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 34% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
75.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 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
59.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.9 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
241
Days with Moderate air quality
122
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
174

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,628
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,549

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Petersburg National Battlefield (43 mi)
National parks include
Petersburg National Battlefield, Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park, Colonial National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Mann Airport (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
BON SECOURS SOUTHAMPTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+51 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Housing built before 1970
44.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,244
Mean commute to work
42 min
Households with broadband internet
50.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,382
Average weekly wage
$997
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Professional Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
57

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

How it compares

BoykinsState medianUS median
Median home value$175,606$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$314,950$380,000$325,000
Median days on market63 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,244$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 Boykins, VA?
$175,606.
What is the median sale price in Boykins, VA?
$314,950.
How long do homes take to sell in Boykins, VA?
Median days on market: 63 days.
What is typical rent in Boykins, VA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,020/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Boykins, VA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hurricane.
Is Boykins, VA in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone B.
What is the wildfire risk in Boykins, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 34% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Boykins, VA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Boykins, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Boykins, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Boykins, VA?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Boykins, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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