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Cave spring, VA

Cave spring, VA.

Population: 38,720 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Cave spring, VA is $385,066 — up 3.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $399,000 after a median 18.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,680/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$385,066

Median home value

+3.3%

1-year change

18.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$385,066
1-year appreciation
+3.3%
3-year appreciation
+11.4%
5-year appreciation
+30.4%
10-year appreciation
+80.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$385,066
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
$399,000
Median list price
$435,000
Median price per sqft
$155
1-year sale-price change
+3.0%
Median days on market
18.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
118
For-sale inventory
159
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
92
1-year forecast
+2.1%
Days to pending
41 days
New listings (monthly)
59

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,680/mo
1-year rent change
+5.4%
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
9
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Schools include
Back Creek Elementary, Cave Spring Elementary, CAVE SPRING HIGH, CAVE SPRING MIDDLE, Green Valley Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 39% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
7.7%
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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 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
251
Days with Moderate air quality
110
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
158

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
24,783
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
20,055

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Booker T Washington National Monument (18 mi)
National parks include
Booker T Washington National Monument, Bluestone National Scenic River
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Summit Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
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)
-358 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
30.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,854
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
84.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
56,249
Average weekly wage
$1,147
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
118

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

How it compares

Cave springState medianUS median
Median home value$385,066$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$399,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market19 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$1,680/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,854$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 Cave spring, VA?
$385,066.
What is the median sale price in Cave spring, VA?
$399,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Cave spring, VA?
Median days on market: 18.5 days.
What is typical rent in Cave spring, VA?
Typical rent: $1,680/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cave spring, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather.
Is Cave spring, VA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Cave spring, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 39% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cave spring, VA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cave spring, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cave spring, VA?
9 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Cave spring, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Cave spring, VA?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Cave spring, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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