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University, VA — ZIP 22903

Population: 40,372 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 22903 (University, VA) is $534,630 — up 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $592,500 after a median 20 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,116/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$534,630

Typical home value

+0.8%

1-year change

20

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$534,630
1-year appreciation
+0.8%
3-year appreciation
+8.6%
5-year appreciation
+19.8%
10-year appreciation
+64.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$534,751
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
$592,500
Median list price
$494,900
Median price per sqft
$308
1-year sale-price change
+2.2%
Median days on market
20 days
Homes sold (recent period)
125
For-sale inventory
104
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
101
1-year forecast
+1.7%
Days to pending
41 days
New listings (monthly)
35

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,116/mo
1-year rent change
+5.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,279/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,442/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,642/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,997/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,458/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
11
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
4
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
University of Virginia, Albemarle County Public Schools, Charlottesville City Public Schools
Schools include
Charlottesville Hosp. Ep., Virginia L. Murray Elementary, Jackson P. Burley Middle, Leslie H. Walton Middle, Community Lab School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · winter weather: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
46
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
23.0%
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. (10.7 mi)
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
57.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.9 in
Annual snowfall
17.0 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
527
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
26,467
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
16,822

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Green Springs (22 mi)
National parks include
Green Springs, Shenandoah National Park, Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Cottonwood Farm Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) (12 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
6
Hospitals include
SENTARA RMH MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTER, AUGUSTA HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 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)
-546 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1979
Housing built before 1970
36.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.3%
Median annual property tax
$4,117
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
75.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
27,172
Average weekly wage
$1,446
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
42

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

How it compares

ZIP 22903State medianUS median
Typical home value$534,630$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$592,500$380,000$325,000
Median days on market20 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$2,116/mo$1,993/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,117$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 22903?
$534,630.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 22903?
$592,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 22903?
Median days on market: 20 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 22903?
Typical rent: $2,116/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 22903?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind.
Is ZIP 22903 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 22903. 46 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 22903?
Risk to homes is higher than 24% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 22903?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 22903?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 22903?
11 schools (4 elementary, 4 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 22903 walkable?
Walkability index: 11.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 22903?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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