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Yancey mills, VA

Yancey mills, VA.

Population: 9,148 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Yancey mills, VA is $609,604 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $447,900 after a median 47 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,538/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, drought, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$609,604

Median home value

+2.5%

1-year change

47

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$609,604
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+9.1%
5-year appreciation
+24.0%
10-year appreciation
+58.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$609,604
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
$447,900
Median list price
$454,761
Median price per sqft
$231
1-year sale-price change
-6.3%
Median days on market
47 days
Homes sold (recent period)
26
For-sale inventory
54
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
34
1-year forecast
+1.2%
Days to pending
46 days
New listings (monthly)
20

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,538/mo
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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Brownsville Elementary, Crozet Elementary, Joseph T. Henley Middle, WESTERN ALBEMARLE HIGH

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, drought, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 43% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Greenwood Chemical Co. (8.6 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
67.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
254
Days with Moderate air quality
104
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
168

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
14,111
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,985

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Shenandoah National Park (27 mi)
National parks include
Shenandoah National Park, Green Springs, Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Cottonwood Farm Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
AUGUSTA HEALTH, SENTARA MARTHA JEFFERSON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.5 / 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)
+92 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,004
Housing built before 1970
14.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
59.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,801
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
83.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
40,379
Average weekly wage
$1,228
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
810

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

How it compares

Yancey millsState medianUS median
Median home value$609,604$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$447,900$380,000$325,000
Median days on market47 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$2,538/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,801$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 Yancey mills, VA?
$609,604.
What is the median sale price in Yancey mills, VA?
$447,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Yancey mills, VA?
Median days on market: 47 days.
What is typical rent in Yancey mills, VA?
Typical rent: $2,538/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Yancey mills, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, drought, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Yancey mills, VA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Yancey mills, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 43% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Yancey mills, VA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Yancey mills, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Yancey mills, VA?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Yancey mills, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Yancey mills, VA?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Yancey mills, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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