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Java, VA

Java, VA.

Population: 1,098 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Java, VA is $149,477 — up 9.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $241,250 after a median 57 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, icestorm, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$149,477

Median home value

+9.1%

1-year change

57

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$149,477
1-year appreciation
+9.1%
3-year appreciation
+10.7%
5-year appreciation
+26.2%
10-year appreciation
+63.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$149,477
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
$241,250
Median list price
$249,000
Median price per sqft
$158
1-year sale-price change
+3.5%
Median days on market
57 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
96.9%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+2.6%

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)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 30% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
94.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 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
59.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.2 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
1.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,101
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,568

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Booker T Washington National Monument (35 mi)
National parks include
Booker T Washington National Monument, Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Fox Fire Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Danville Regional Airport (DAN) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
SOVAH HEALTH DANVILLE, SOUTHERN VIRGINIA MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 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)
+231 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
29.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.8%
Median annual property tax
$689
Households with broadband internet
24.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,109
Average weekly wage
$918
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
72

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

How it compares

JavaState medianUS median
Median home value$149,477$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$241,250$380,000$325,000
Median days on market57 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$689$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 Java, VA?
$149,477.
What is the median sale price in Java, VA?
$241,250.
How long do homes take to sell in Java, VA?
Median days on market: 57 days.
What is typical rent in Java, 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 Java, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather.
Is Java, VA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Java, 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 Java, VA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Java, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Java, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 1.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Java, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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