Skip to main content

VA area data

Ettrick, VA

Ettrick, VA.

Population: 42,012 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Ettrick, VA is $240,815 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $243,500 after a median 25.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,306/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

$240,815

Median home value

+2.5%

1-year change

25.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$240,815
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+1.6%
5-year appreciation
+52.9%
10-year appreciation
+167.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$240,815
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
$243,500
Median list price
$259,900
Median price per sqft
$171
1-year sale-price change
-2.2%
Median days on market
25.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
162
For-sale inventory
141
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
114
1-year forecast
+2.2%
Days to pending
38 days
New listings (monthly)
51

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,306/mo
1-year rent change
+7.9%
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
10
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
School districts serving the area
Appomattox Regional Governor's School, Central State Hospital, Southside Virginia Training Center
Schools include
Appomattox Regional Governor's School, CENTRAL ST. HOSP. ED. PR., SOUTHSIDE VA TRAINING CTR, Ettrick Elementary, Matoaca Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 27% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Defense General Supply Center (DLA) (14.7 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
62.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.6 in
Annual snowfall
0.9 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
39,069
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
39,818

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Petersburg National Battlefield (2 mi)
National parks include
Petersburg National Battlefield, Richmond National Battlefield Park, Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Dinwiddie County Airport (PTB) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Richmond International Airport (RIC) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
HIRAM W DAVIS MEDICAL CENTER
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-77 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
43.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,450
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
68.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,975
Average weekly wage
$971
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
51

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

How it compares

EttrickState medianUS median
Median home value$240,815$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$243,500$380,000$325,000
Median days on market26 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$1,306/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,450$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 Ettrick, VA?
$240,815.
What is the median sale price in Ettrick, VA?
$243,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Ettrick, VA?
Median days on market: 25.5 days.
What is typical rent in Ettrick, VA?
Typical rent: $1,306/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Ettrick, VA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is Ettrick, VA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Ettrick, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 27% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Ettrick, VA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ettrick, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Ettrick, VA?
10 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Ettrick, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 7.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Ettrick, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Ettrick

Selling a home in Ettrick, VA?

REAIGENT7 gives every listing its own AI assistant grounded in this same public data — it answers buyer questions about the home and the area, around the clock, and sends every lead to the listing agent. Agents: it installs on your listing page, your website, or WordPress.

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Sep 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents