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Syria, VA

Syria, VA.

Population: 276 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Syria, VA is $401,410 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $875,000 after a median 351 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$401,410

Median home value

+3.0%

1-year change

351

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$401,410
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+9.7%
5-year appreciation
+21.4%
10-year appreciation
+83.1%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$411,427
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
$875,000
Median price per sqft
$332
1-year sale-price change
+191.7%
Median days on market
351 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
97.3%
1-year forecast
+1.2%

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
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 45% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
96.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Culpeper Wood Preservers, Inc. (23.1 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
56.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
279
Days with Moderate air quality
45
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
157

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,544
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,414

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Shenandoah National Park (6 mi)
National parks include
Shenandoah National Park, Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park, Green Springs
Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Hidden River Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
UVA HEALTH CULPEPER MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+29 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,946
Housing built before 1970
68.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.8%
Median annual property tax
$862
Households with broadband internet
8.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,537
Average weekly wage
$904
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
67

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

How it compares

SyriaState medianUS median
Median home value$401,410$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$875,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market351 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$862$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 Syria, VA?
$401,410.
What is the median sale price in Syria, VA?
$875,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Syria, VA?
Median days on market: 351 days.
What is typical rent in Syria, 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 Syria, VA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is Syria, VA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Syria, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 45% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Syria, VA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Syria, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Syria, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Syria, VA?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Syria, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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