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Henry, VA

Henry, VA.

Population: 1,291 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Henry, VA is $232,002 — up 5.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $145,150 after a median 53 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$232,002

Median home value

+5.6%

1-year change

53

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$232,002
1-year appreciation
+5.6%
3-year appreciation
+18.7%
5-year appreciation
+31.6%
10-year appreciation
+91.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$232,002
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
$145,150
Median list price
$175,000
Median price per sqft
$126
1-year sale-price change
-14.6%
Median days on market
53 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
97.2%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+3.1%

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)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Henry Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Relatively Low · winterWeather: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 30% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
38.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
69.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.3 in
Annual snowfall
12.5 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
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,831
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,463

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Booker T Washington National Monument (24 mi)
National parks include
Booker T Washington National Monument, Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Woody Field Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CARILION FRANKLIN MEMORIAL 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)
+7 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
32.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.8%
Median annual property tax
$944
Households with broadband internet
27.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,154
Average weekly wage
$730
Top industries (by employment)
Finance & Insurance, Administrative Services, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
167

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

How it compares

HenryState medianUS median
Median home value$232,002$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$145,150$380,000$325,000
Median days on market53 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$944$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 Henry, VA?
$232,002.
What is the median sale price in Henry, VA?
$145,150.
How long do homes take to sell in Henry, VA?
Median days on market: 53 days.
What is typical rent in Henry, 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 Henry, VA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is Henry, VA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Henry, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 30% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Henry, VA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Henry, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Henry, VA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Henry, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Henry, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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