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Emporia, VA

Emporia, VA.

Population: 12,956 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Emporia, VA is $161,504 — up 4.7% over the past year. Typical rent runs $1,100/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$161,504

Median home value

+4.7%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$161,504
1-year appreciation
+4.7%
3-year appreciation
+10.7%
5-year appreciation
+34.3%
10-year appreciation
+90.3%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$162,613
House Price Index (state)
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
32
New listings (monthly)
9

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,100/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$760/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$780/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$990/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,380/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,650/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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
Belfield Elementary, GREENSVILLE COUNTY HIGH, Edward W. Wyatt Middle, Greensville Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · winterWeather: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 31% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.9%
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
71.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.5 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Petersburg National Battlefield (35 mi)
National parks include
Petersburg National Battlefield, Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park, Richmond National Battlefield Park
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Emporia Greensville Regional Airport (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
BON SECOURS SOUTHERN VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTER
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
11
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)
-69 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
44.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.3%
Median annual property tax
$932
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
52.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,580
Average weekly wage
$1,080
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
24

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

How it compares

EmporiaState medianUS median
Median home value$161,504$331,625$289,727
Typical rent$1,100/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$932$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 Emporia, VA?
$161,504.
What is typical rent in Emporia, VA?
Typical rent: $1,100/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Emporia, VA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought.
What is the wildfire risk in Emporia, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 31% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Emporia, VA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Emporia, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Emporia, VA?
4 schools (1 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Emporia, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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