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Blackwater Bridg, VA

Blackwater Bridg, VA.

Population: 4,814 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Blackwater Bridg, VA is $676,571 — up 5.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $830,000 after a median 35 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, coastal flooding, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$676,571

Typical home value

+5.9%

1-year change

35

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$676,571
1-year appreciation
+5.9%
3-year appreciation
+14.5%
5-year appreciation
+31.8%
10-year appreciation
+80.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$676,571
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
$830,000
Median list price
$874,500
Median price per sqft
$313
1-year sale-price change
+40.9%
Median days on market
35 days
Homes sold (recent period)
15
For-sale inventory
20
Sale-to-list ratio
101.8%
Active listings
24
1-year forecast
+2.9%
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,470/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,488/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,667/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,298/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,710/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
13.8 : 1
Schools include
Creeds Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, coastal flooding, heat wave, hurricane, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · coastal flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
94
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 70% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
20.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Atlantic Wood Industries, Inc. (20.3 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
61.5°F
Average high
71.5°F
Average low
52.5°F
Annual precipitation
48.9 in
Annual snowfall
0.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
34
Days with Good air quality
295
Days with Moderate air quality
70
Highest AQI recorded (year)
98

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
17,547
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
17,869

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
7
Nearest national park
Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park (22 mi)
National parks include
Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park, Fort Monroe National Monument, Wright Brothers National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Virginia Beach Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Oceana Naval Air Station (NTU) (14 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
17
Hospitals include
SENTARA ALBEMARLE MEDICAL CENTER, VIDANT CHOWAN HOSPITAL, SENTARA NORFOLK GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 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)
-1,429 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1990
Housing built before 1970
27.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.4%
Median annual property tax
$4,731
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
79.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
151,378
Average weekly wage
$1,135
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
436

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

How it compares

Blackwater BridgState medianUS median
Typical home value$676,571$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$830,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market35 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,731$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 Blackwater Bridg, VA?
$676,571.
What is the median sale price in Blackwater Bridg, VA?
$830,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Blackwater Bridg, VA?
Median days on market: 35 days.
What is typical rent in Blackwater Bridg, VA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,667/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Blackwater Bridg, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coastal flooding, heat wave, hurricane, tornado.
Is Blackwater Bridg, VA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Blackwater Bridg, VA. 94 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 Blackwater Bridg, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 70% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Blackwater Bridg, VA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Blackwater Bridg, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Blackwater Bridg, VA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Blackwater Bridg, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 3.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Blackwater Bridg, VA?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Blackwater Bridg, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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