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West Augusta, VA

West Augusta, VA.

Population: 346 (Census ACS)

The median home value in West Augusta, VA is $254,493 — up 6.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $499,000 after a median 8 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hail, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$254,493

Median home value

+6.8%

1-year change

8

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$254,493
1-year appreciation
+6.8%
3-year appreciation
+14.2%
5-year appreciation
+17.8%
10-year appreciation
+59.2%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$255,120
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
$499,000
Median list price
$232,500
Median price per sqft
$247
Median days on market
8 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+1.2%

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

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)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 59% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
77.8%
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. (24.7 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
55.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.3 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Shenandoah National Park (46 mi)
National parks include
Shenandoah National Park, Green Springs, Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Echols Field (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
22
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)
+394 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
44.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.0%
Median annual property tax
$751
Households with broadband internet
71.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
25,207
Average weekly wage
$1,129
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
300

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

How it compares

West AugustaState medianUS median
Median home value$254,493$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$499,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market8 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$751$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 West Augusta, VA?
$254,493.
What is the median sale price in West Augusta, VA?
$499,000.
How long do homes take to sell in West Augusta, VA?
Median days on market: 8 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in West Augusta, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in West Augusta, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 59% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in West Augusta, VA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near West Augusta, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in West Augusta, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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