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Grafton, VA

Grafton, VA.

Population: 19,301 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Grafton, VA is $462,415 — up 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $500,000 after a median 15.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,197/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hurricane, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$462,415

Median home value

+2.1%

1-year change

15.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$462,415
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+10.4%
5-year appreciation
+25.0%
10-year appreciation
+52.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$462,415
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
$500,000
Median list price
$550,000
Median price per sqft
$226
1-year sale-price change
-1.0%
Median days on market
15.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
52
For-sale inventory
58
Sale-to-list ratio
100.3%
Active listings
24
1-year forecast
+1.8%
Days to pending
42 days
New listings (monthly)
26

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,197/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,920/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,940/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,200/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,050/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,590/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
8
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Charter schools
1
Schools include
GRAFTON HIGH, GRAFTON MIDDLE, Dare Elementary, Grafton Bethel Elementary, YORK HIGH

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 35% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Chisman Creek (1.1 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
60.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.9 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
6.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
24,448
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
24,436

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
8
Nearest national park
Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park (3 mi)
National parks include
Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park, Colonial National Historical Park, Fort Monroe National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
MARY IMMACULATE HOSPITAL, RIVERSIDE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, SENTARA CAREPLEX HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 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)
+73 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
20.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,648
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
85.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,573
Average weekly wage
$910
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
181

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

How it compares

GraftonState medianUS median
Median home value$462,415$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$500,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market16 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$2,197/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,648$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 Grafton, VA?
$462,415.
What is the median sale price in Grafton, VA?
$500,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Grafton, VA?
Median days on market: 15.5 days.
What is typical rent in Grafton, VA?
Typical rent: $2,197/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Grafton, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, iceStorm.
Is Grafton, VA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Grafton, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 35% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Grafton, VA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Grafton, VA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Chisman Creek, 1.1 mi.
How many schools serve Grafton, VA?
8 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Grafton, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Grafton, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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