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Newport, VA

Newport, VA.

Population: 1,450 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Newport, VA is $316,404 — up 6.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $315,000 after a median 46 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$316,404

Median home value

+6.3%

1-year change

46

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$316,404
1-year appreciation
+6.3%
3-year appreciation
+14.9%
5-year appreciation
+33.7%
10-year appreciation
+80.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$316,404
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
$315,000
Median list price
$724,000
1-year sale-price change
-47.1%
Median days on market
46 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
4
Sale-to-list ratio
96.8%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+1.9%

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)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
B
Flood risk level
Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 56% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.4%
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
53.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.8 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
324
Days with Moderate air quality
36
Highest AQI recorded (year)
101

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,138
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,290

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Bluestone National Scenic River (32 mi)
National parks include
Bluestone National Scenic River, Booker T Washington National Monument, New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport (BCB) (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
LEWISGALE HOSPITAL MONTGOMERY, LEWISGALE HOSPITAL PULASKI, CARILION GILES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+50 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
30.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,391
Households with broadband internet
65.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,265
Average weekly wage
$1,333
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
23

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

How it compares

NewportState medianUS median
Median home value$316,404$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$315,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market46 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,391$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 Newport, VA?
$316,404.
What is the median sale price in Newport, VA?
$315,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Newport, VA?
Median days on market: 46 days.
What is typical rent in Newport, 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 Newport, VA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide.
Is Newport, VA in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone B.
What is the wildfire risk in Newport, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 56% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Newport, VA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Newport, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Newport, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 2.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Newport, VA?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Newport, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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