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Craigsville, VA

Craigsville, VA.

Population: 3,109 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Craigsville, VA is $174,958 — up 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $230,000 after a median 65 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hail, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$174,958

Median home value

+2.3%

1-year change

65

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$174,958
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+10.3%
5-year appreciation
+21.3%
10-year appreciation
+100.6%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$175,030
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
$230,000
Median list price
$224,950
Median price per sqft
$181
1-year sale-price change
+59.7%
Median days on market
65 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+1.3%

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)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Craigsville Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 59% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
77.8%
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
55.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.4 in
Annual snowfall
14.8 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,830
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,422

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Shenandoah National Park (56 mi)
National parks include
Shenandoah National Park, Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Brook Hill Farm Airport (15 mi)
Nearest major airport
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
SENTARA RMH MEDICAL CENTER, AUGUSTA HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+394 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,959
Housing built before 1970
57.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,229
Mean commute to work
34 min
Households with broadband internet
42.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
25,207
Average weekly wage
$1,129
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
300

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

How it compares

CraigsvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$174,958$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$230,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market65 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,229$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 Craigsville, VA?
$174,958.
What is the median sale price in Craigsville, VA?
$230,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Craigsville, VA?
Median days on market: 65 days.
What is typical rent in Craigsville, 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 Craigsville, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning.
Is Craigsville, VA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Craigsville, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 59% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Craigsville, VA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Craigsville, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Craigsville, VA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Craigsville, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Craigsville, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Craigsville

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