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Troy, VA

Troy, VA.

Population: 5,309 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Troy, VA is $453,215 — up 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $523,000 after a median 10.5 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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$453,215

Median home value

+2.0%

1-year change

10.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$453,215
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
+11.7%
5-year appreciation
+27.5%
10-year appreciation
+78.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$453,215
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
$523,000
Median list price
$627,450
Median price per sqft
$237
1-year sale-price change
+4.8%
Median days on market
10.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
11
Sale-to-list ratio
96.6%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+1.4%
New listings (monthly)
4

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 · earthquake: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 32% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
94.6%
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)

Annual precipitation
45.1 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
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,942
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,299

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Green Springs (7 mi)
National parks include
Green Springs, Shenandoah National Park, Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Snow Hill Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SENTARA MARTHA JEFFERSON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+210 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
12.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,884
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
81.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,735
Average weekly wage
$1,115
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Administrative Services, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
132

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

How it compares

TroyState medianUS median
Median home value$453,215$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$523,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market11 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,884$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 Troy, VA?
$453,215.
What is the median sale price in Troy, VA?
$523,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Troy, VA?
Median days on market: 10.5 days.
What is typical rent in Troy, 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 Troy, VA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is Troy, VA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Troy, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 32% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Troy, VA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Troy, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Troy, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Troy, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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