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Moneta, VA

Moneta, VA.

Population: 10,315 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Moneta, VA is $570,224 — up 3.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $630,000 after a median 34 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$570,224

Median home value

+3.4%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$570,224
1-year appreciation
+3.4%
3-year appreciation
+13.9%
5-year appreciation
+37.2%
10-year appreciation
+91.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$570,224
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
$630,000
Median list price
$599,950
Median price per sqft
$247
1-year sale-price change
-6.0%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
41
For-sale inventory
135
Sale-to-list ratio
96.7%
Active listings
99
1-year forecast
+2.5%
Days to pending
76 days
New listings (monthly)
32

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Moneta Elementary, STAUNTON RIVER HIGH, STAUNTON RIVER MIDDLE

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A13
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 51% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
86.3%
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)

Annual precipitation
47.1 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
6.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,625
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,742

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Booker T Washington National Monument (6 mi)
National parks include
Booker T Washington National Monument, Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Lakeview Aerodrome (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
CARILION MEDICAL CENTER, 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)
+423 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,994
Housing built before 1970
8.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
36.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,695
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
66.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
15,524
Average weekly wage
$930
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
266

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

How it compares

MonetaState medianUS median
Median home value$570,224$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$630,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market34 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,695$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 Moneta, VA?
$570,224.
What is the median sale price in Moneta, VA?
$630,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Moneta, VA?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in Moneta, 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 Moneta, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, lightning, strongWind.
Is Moneta, VA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A13.
What is the wildfire risk in Moneta, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 51% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Moneta, VA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Moneta, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Moneta, VA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Moneta, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Moneta, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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