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Gum spring, VA

Gum spring, VA.

Population: 1,292 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Gum spring, VA is $394,773 — up 4.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $408,425 after a median 14 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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$394,773

Median home value

+4.2%

1-year change

14

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$394,773
1-year appreciation
+4.2%
3-year appreciation
+11.7%
5-year appreciation
+26.7%
10-year appreciation
+79.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$394,773
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
$408,425
Median list price
$390,000
Median price per sqft
$294
1-year sale-price change
-11.6%
Median days on market
14 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+2.1%
New listings (monthly)
3

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 · earthquake: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 25% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
94.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
H & H Inc., Burn Pit (19.8 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
56.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,812
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,406

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
7
Nearest national park
Green Springs (21 mi)
National parks include
Green Springs, Maggie L Walker National Historic Site, Richmond National Battlefield Park
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Bachman Farm Ultralightport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) (37 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
BON SECOURS ST MARYS HOSPITAL, CJW MEDICAL CENTER, HENRICO DOCTORS' HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 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)
+309 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
11.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,556
Households with broadband internet
37.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,617
Average weekly wage
$2,308
Top industries (by employment)
Management, Construction, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
322

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

How it compares

Gum springState medianUS median
Median home value$394,773$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$408,425$380,000$325,000
Median days on market14 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,556$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 Gum spring, VA?
$394,773.
What is the median sale price in Gum spring, VA?
$408,425.
How long do homes take to sell in Gum spring, VA?
Median days on market: 14 days.
What is typical rent in Gum spring, 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 Gum spring, VA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought.
Is Gum spring, VA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Gum spring, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 25% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Gum spring, VA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Gum spring, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Gum spring, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 5.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Gum spring, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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