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Jarratt, VA

Jarratt, VA.

Population: 5,173 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Jarratt, VA is $172,966 — up 3.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $237,500 after a median 356 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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$172,966

Median home value

+3.4%

1-year change

356

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$172,966
1-year appreciation
+3.4%
3-year appreciation
+14.9%
5-year appreciation
+34.6%
10-year appreciation
+98.4%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$174,105
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
$237,500
Median list price
$199,950
Median price per sqft
$217
1-year sale-price change
+31.2%
Median days on market
356 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
100.4%
Active listings
3

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$840/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,020/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,400/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,690/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 · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · winterWeather: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 36% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
76.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 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
60.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.0 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
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,416
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,071

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Petersburg National Battlefield (26 mi)
National parks include
Petersburg National Battlefield, Richmond National Battlefield Park, Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Emporia Greensville Regional Airport (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
ECU HEALTH NORTH HOSPITAL, BON SECOURS SOUTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER, POPLAR SPRINGS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 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)
-11 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
26.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.4%
Median annual property tax
$932
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
33.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,258
Average weekly wage
$981
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Wholesale Trade, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
29

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

How it compares

JarrattState medianUS median
Median home value$172,966$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$237,500$380,000$325,000
Median days on market356 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$932$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 Jarratt, VA?
$172,966.
What is the median sale price in Jarratt, VA?
$237,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Jarratt, VA?
Median days on market: 356 days.
What is typical rent in Jarratt, VA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,020/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Jarratt, VA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought.
Is Jarratt, VA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Jarratt, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 36% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Jarratt, VA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Jarratt, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Jarratt, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Jarratt, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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