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Faber, VA

Faber, VA.

Population: 884 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Faber, VA is $374,566 — up 4.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $375,000 after a median 7 days on market. 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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$374,566

Median home value

+4.7%

1-year change

7

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$374,566
1-year appreciation
+4.7%
3-year appreciation
+12.5%
5-year appreciation
+25.1%
10-year appreciation
+83.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$374,566
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
$375,000
Median list price
$373,950
Median price per sqft
$285
1-year sale-price change
-47.7%
Median days on market
7 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
107.8%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+1.8%

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
B
Flood risk level
Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 55% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
97.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Greenwood Chemical Co. (12.4 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)

Annual precipitation
47.2 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
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
557
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
801

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park (34 mi)
National parks include
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, Green Springs, Shenandoah National Park
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Woodridge Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
AUGUSTA HEALTH, SENTARA MARTHA JEFFERSON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
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)
-14 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
24.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,816
Households with broadband internet
85.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,223
Average weekly wage
$858
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
15

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

How it compares

FaberState medianUS median
Median home value$374,566$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$375,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market7 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,816$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 Faber, VA?
$374,566.
What is the median sale price in Faber, VA?
$375,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Faber, VA?
Median days on market: 7 days.
What is typical rent in Faber, 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 Faber, VA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought.
Is Faber, VA in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone B.
What is the wildfire risk in Faber, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 55% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Faber, VA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Faber, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Faber, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Faber, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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