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Elkton, VA — ZIP 22827

Population: 10,529 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 22827 (Elkton, VA) is $323,066 — up 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $328,750 after a median 14 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hurricane, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$323,066

Typical home value

+2.4%

1-year change

14

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$323,066
1-year appreciation
+2.4%
3-year appreciation
+7.2%
5-year appreciation
+29.2%
10-year appreciation
+74.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$323,066
House Price Index (state)
439.0 (+3.0% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$328,750
Median list price
$375,000
Median price per sqft
$196
1-year sale-price change
-1.9%
Median days on market
14 days
Homes sold (recent period)
33
For-sale inventory
22
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
20
1-year forecast
+3.4%
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,038/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,044/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,264/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,728/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,034/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)
101.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.3 : 1
Schools include
Elkton Elementary, Elkton Middle, East Rockingham High, River Bend Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hurricane, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
51
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 58% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
72.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.3 in
Annual snowfall
8.7 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
292
Days with Moderate air quality
73
Highest AQI recorded (year)
80

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,994
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,860

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Shenandoah National Park (9 mi)
National parks include
Shenandoah National Park, Green Springs, Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Hidden River Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) (19 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
10
Hospitals include
SENTARA RMH MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTER, AUGUSTA HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+335 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1977
Housing built before 1970
41.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,380
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
62.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
30,887
Average weekly wage
$1,169
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
685

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

How it compares

ZIP 22827State medianUS median
Typical home value$323,066$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$328,750$380,000$325,000
Median days on market14 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,380$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 typical home value in ZIP 22827?
$323,066.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 22827?
$328,750.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 22827?
Median days on market: 14 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 22827?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,264/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 22827?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hurricane, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind.
Is ZIP 22827 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 22827. 51 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 22827?
Risk to homes is higher than 58% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 22827?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 22827?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 22827?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 22827 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 22827?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 22827?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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