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Foster, VA

Foster, VA.

Population: 175 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Foster, VA is $366,198 — down 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $674,950 after a median 112 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$366,198

Median home value

-1.0%

1-year change

112

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$366,198
1-year appreciation
-1.0%
3-year appreciation
+9.7%
All-time peak (2024-09)
$376,301
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
$674,950
Median list price
$469,250
1-year sale-price change
-20.6%
Median days on market
112 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
94.8%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+1.9%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,240/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,410/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,960/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,300/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)
coastalFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 40% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
87.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Chisman Creek (13.6 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
58.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,358
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,380

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park (12 mi)
National parks include
Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park, Colonial National Historical Park, Fort Monroe National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Holly Point Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
RIVERSIDE WALTER REED HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+50 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,941
Housing built before 1970
85.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
0.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,133
Households with broadband internet
100.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,185
Average weekly wage
$751
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Arts & Entertainment
Annual residential building permits (county)
37

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

How it compares

FosterState medianUS median
Median home value$366,198$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$674,950$380,000$325,000
Median days on market112 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,133$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 Foster, VA?
$366,198.
What is the median sale price in Foster, VA?
$674,950.
How long do homes take to sell in Foster, VA?
Median days on market: 112 days.
What is typical rent in Foster, VA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,410/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Foster, VA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding.
Is Foster, VA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Foster, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 40% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Foster, VA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Foster, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Foster, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Foster, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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