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Mount solon, VA

Mount solon, VA.

Population: 2,697 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Mount solon, VA is $372,896 — up 6.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $399,900 after a median 31 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hail, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$372,896

Median home value

+6.6%

1-year change

31

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$372,896
1-year appreciation
+6.6%
3-year appreciation
+17.6%
5-year appreciation
+21.8%
10-year appreciation
+71.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$372,896
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
$399,900
Median list price
$525,000
Median price per sqft
$204
1-year sale-price change
+116.2%
Median days on market
31 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
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)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
North River Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 59% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
77.8%
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
55.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.1 in
Annual snowfall
17.8 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
2.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,811
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,517

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Shenandoah National Park (37 mi)
National parks include
Shenandoah National Park, Green Springs
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Echols Field (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
SENTARA RMH MEDICAL CENTER, AUGUSTA HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+394 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
27.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,213
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
34.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
25,207
Average weekly wage
$1,129
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
300

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

How it compares

Mount solonState medianUS median
Median home value$372,896$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$399,900$380,000$325,000
Median days on market31 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,213$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 Mount solon, VA?
$372,896.
What is the median sale price in Mount solon, VA?
$399,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Mount solon, VA?
Median days on market: 31 days.
What is typical rent in Mount solon, 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 Mount solon, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Mount solon, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 59% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Mount solon, VA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mount solon, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Mount solon, VA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Mount solon, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 2.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Mount solon, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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