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Catharpin, VA

Catharpin, VA.

Population: 1,070 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Catharpin, VA is $1.11M — up 5.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.00M after a median 179 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.11M

Median home value

+5.4%

1-year change

179

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.11M
1-year appreciation
+5.4%
3-year appreciation
+16.8%
5-year appreciation
+29.4%
10-year appreciation
+79.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$1.11M
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
$1.00M
Median list price
$500,000
Median price per sqft
$730
1-year sale-price change
+33.3%
Median days on market
179 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
93.3%
1-year forecast
+0.1%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$2,530/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,610/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,910/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,680/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,320/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)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, hail, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
42.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Hidden Lane Landfill (16.4 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)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.6 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
329
Days with Moderate air quality
33
Highest AQI recorded (year)
129

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
57
Nearest national park
Manassas National Battlefield Park (3 mi)
National parks include
Manassas National Battlefield Park, Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, Great Falls Park
Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Manassas Regional Airport/Harry P. Davis Field (MNZ) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Manassas Regional Airport/Harry P. Davis Field (MNZ) (9 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)
44
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)
-1,701 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
29.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.3%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Households with broadband internet
77.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
110,273
Average weekly wage
$1,107
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
793

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

How it compares

CatharpinState medianUS median
Median home value$1.11M$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$1.00M$380,000$325,000
Median days on market179 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$10,001$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 Catharpin, VA?
$1.11M.
What is the median sale price in Catharpin, VA?
$1.00M.
How long do homes take to sell in Catharpin, VA?
Median days on market: 179 days.
What is typical rent in Catharpin, VA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,910/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Catharpin, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, hail, heatWave.
What is the wildfire risk in Catharpin, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Catharpin, VA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Catharpin, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the air quality in Catharpin, VA?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Catharpin, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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