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Waynesboro, VA

Waynesboro, VA.

Population: 32,965 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Waynesboro, VA is $320,904 — up 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $345,500 after a median 26 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,492/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). 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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$320,904

Median home value

+3.2%

1-year change

26

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$320,904
1-year appreciation
+3.2%
3-year appreciation
+10.1%
5-year appreciation
+25.4%
10-year appreciation
+77.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$320,904
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
$345,500
Median list price
$379,700
Median price per sqft
$199
1-year sale-price change
+5.7%
Median days on market
26 days
Homes sold (recent period)
127
For-sale inventory
101
Sale-to-list ratio
99.8%
Active listings
93
1-year forecast
+1.6%
Days to pending
23 days
New listings (monthly)
41

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,492/mo
1-year rent change
+6.9%
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
8
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Augusta County Public Schools, Waynesboro City Public Schools
Schools include
Cassell Elementary, William Perry Elementary, Berkeley Glenn Elementary, KATE COLLINS MIDDLE, WAYNESBORO HIGH

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · winterWeather: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 48% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
17.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Greenwood Chemical Co. (6.4 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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 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
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,955
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,206

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Shenandoah National Park (35 mi)
National parks include
Shenandoah National Park, Green Springs, Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Eagle's Nest Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+251 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
42.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,614
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
76.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,472
Average weekly wage
$891
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Management
Annual residential building permits (county)
138

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

How it compares

WaynesboroState medianUS median
Median home value$320,904$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$345,500$380,000$325,000
Median days on market26 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$1,492/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,614$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 Waynesboro, VA?
$320,904.
What is the median sale price in Waynesboro, VA?
$345,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Waynesboro, VA?
Median days on market: 26 days.
What is typical rent in Waynesboro, VA?
Typical rent: $1,492/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Waynesboro, VA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is Waynesboro, VA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Waynesboro, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 48% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Waynesboro, VA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Waynesboro, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Waynesboro, VA?
8 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Waynesboro, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Waynesboro, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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