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Wytheville, VA

Wytheville, VA.

Population: 14,582 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Wytheville, VA is $225,651 — up 3.9% over the past year. Typical rent runs $1,217/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, drought, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$225,651

Median home value

+3.9%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$225,651
1-year appreciation
+3.9%
3-year appreciation
+11.6%
5-year appreciation
+35.4%
10-year appreciation
+79.3%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$227,552
House Price Index (state)
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
73
New listings (monthly)
16

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,217/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
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE/WYTHE CO, Wythe County Public Schools
Schools include
REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE/WYTHE CO, GEORGE WYTHE HIGH, Sheffey Elementary, Spiller Elementary, WYTHE COUNTY TECH CENTER

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 56% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
82.0%
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)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
224
Days with Moderate air quality
20
Highest AQI recorded (year)
87

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Bluestone National Scenic River (45 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Mountain Empire Airport (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mercer County Airport (BLF) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
WYTHE COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
44
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)
+71 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
39.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.0%
Median annual property tax
$843
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
57.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,476
Average weekly wage
$870
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
98

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

How it compares

WythevilleState medianUS median
Median home value$225,651$331,625$289,727
Typical rent$1,217/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$843$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 Wytheville, VA?
$225,651.
What is typical rent in Wytheville, VA?
Typical rent: $1,217/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Wytheville, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in Wytheville, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 56% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Wytheville, VA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wytheville, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Wytheville, VA?
6 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Wytheville, VA?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Wytheville, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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