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Glen allen, VA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Glen allen.

Population: 79,019 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Glen allen, VA is $545,450 — up 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $484,913 after a median 18 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,112/month. 20 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, lightning, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$545,450

Median home value

+0.9%

1-year change

18

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$545,450
1-year appreciation
+0.9%
3-year appreciation
+14.7%
5-year appreciation
+25.4%
10-year appreciation
+62.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$545,845
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
$484,913
Median list price
$482,098
Median price per sqft
$227
1-year sale-price change
+4.0%
Median days on market
18 days
Homes sold (recent period)
59
For-sale inventory
186
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
26
1-year forecast
+1.6%
Days to pending
20 days
New listings (monthly)
99

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,112/mo
1-year rent change
+2.8%
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
20
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
3
High schools
2
Schools include
Shady Grove Elementary, DEEP RUN HIGH, Rivers Edge Elementary, Greenwood Elementary, Twin Hickory Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather, drought, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
39.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
H & H Inc., Burn Pit (1.7 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)

Annual precipitation
48.6 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
221
Days with Moderate air quality
140
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
159

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.1 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
45,070
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
34,779

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
15
Nearest national park
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site (9 mi)
National parks include
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site, Richmond National Battlefield Park, Petersburg National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
56
Nearest airport
Hanover County Municipal Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Richmond International Airport (RIC) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
BON SECOURS ST MARYS HOSPITAL, BON SECOURS MEMORIAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, BON SECOURS RICHMOND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 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)
-229 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,999
Housing built before 1970
6.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
47.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,587
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
85.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
166,762
Average weekly wage
$1,320
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
921

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

How it compares

Glen allenState medianUS median
Median home value$545,450$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$484,913$380,000$325,000
Median days on market18 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$2,112/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,587$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 Glen allen, VA?
$545,450.
What is the median sale price in Glen allen, VA?
$484,913.
How long do homes take to sell in Glen allen, VA?
Median days on market: 18 days.
What is typical rent in Glen allen, VA?
Typical rent: $2,112/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Glen allen, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather, drought, earthquake.
Is Glen allen, VA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Glen allen, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 24% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Glen allen, VA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Glen allen, VA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: H & H Inc., Burn Pit, 1.7 mi.
How many schools serve Glen allen, VA?
20 schools (10 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Glen allen, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 7.1/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Glen allen, VA?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Glen allen, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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