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Snell, VA

Snell, VA.

Population: 17,207 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Snell, VA is $433,295 — down 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $472,000 after a median 42 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,906/month. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$433,295

Median home value

-0.1%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$433,295
1-year appreciation
-0.1%
3-year appreciation
+1.9%
5-year appreciation
+4.3%
10-year appreciation
+2.4%
All-time peak (2006-07)
$608,810
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
$472,000
Median list price
$575,000
Median price per sqft
$220
1-year sale-price change
-4.6%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
48
For-sale inventory
53
Sale-to-list ratio
99.7%
Active listings
46
1-year forecast
-0.4%
Days to pending
35 days
New listings (monthly)
24

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,906/mo
1-year rent change
+7.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,800/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,860/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,070/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,610/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,070/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
15
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
3
High schools
1
Schools include
Brock Road Elementary, Courthouse Road Elementary, Riverview Elementary, Berkeley Elementary, POST OAK MIDDLE

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 25% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
66.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
L.A. Clarke & Son (12 mi)
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
70.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.4 in
Annual snowfall
3.4 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
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,049
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,221

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
50
Nearest national park
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park (10 mi)
National parks include
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park, Prince William Forest Park, Green Springs
Airports within 30 mi
42
Nearest airport
Shannon Airport (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Quantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner Field (NYG) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
MARY WASHINGTON HOSPITAL, STAFFORD HOSPITAL, LLC, SPOTSYLVANIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+649 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,999
Housing built before 1970
3.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
47.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,959
Mean commute to work
34 min
Households with broadband internet
85.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
30,728
Average weekly wage
$975
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
707

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

How it compares

SnellState medianUS median
Median home value$433,295$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$472,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market42 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$1,906/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,959$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 Snell, VA?
$433,295.
What is the median sale price in Snell, VA?
$472,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Snell, VA?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in Snell, VA?
Typical rent: $1,906/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Snell, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind.
Is Snell, VA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Snell, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 25% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Snell, VA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Snell, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Snell, VA?
15 schools (7 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Snell, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Snell, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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