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Advance Mills, VA

Advance Mills, VA.

Population: 11,235 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Advance Mills, VA is $395,887 — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $435,000 after a median 37 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,200/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$395,887

Typical home value

+1.1%

1-year change

37

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$395,887
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+11.6%
5-year appreciation
+26.0%
10-year appreciation
+74.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$395,887
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
$435,000
Median list price
$425,000
Median price per sqft
$235
1-year sale-price change
+7.4%
Median days on market
37 days
Homes sold (recent period)
43
For-sale inventory
38
Sale-to-list ratio
99.8%
Active listings
28
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
11

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,200/mo
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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.9 : 1
Schools include
Ruckersville Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strong wind: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
9
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 50% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
92.8%
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. (24.9 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
56.5°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.4 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
4.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,266
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,786

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Shenandoah National Park (18 mi)
National parks include
Shenandoah National Park, Green Springs, Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
8
Hospitals include
SENTARA RMH MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTER, AUGUSTA HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 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)
+140 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1996
Housing built before 1970
12.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
36.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,190
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
79.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,109
Average weekly wage
$817
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
266

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

How it compares

Advance MillsState medianUS median
Typical home value$395,887$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$435,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market37 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$2,200/mo$1,993/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,190$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 Advance Mills, VA?
$395,887.
What is the median sale price in Advance Mills, VA?
$435,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Advance Mills, VA?
Median days on market: 37 days.
What is typical rent in Advance Mills, VA?
Typical rent: $2,200/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Advance Mills, VA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is Advance Mills, VA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Advance Mills, VA. 9 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 Advance Mills, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 50% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Advance 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 Advance Mills, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Advance Mills, VA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Advance Mills, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Advance Mills, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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