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Caret, VA

Caret, VA.

Population: 791 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Caret, VA is $289,426 — up 4.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $250,000 after a median 339 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$289,426

Typical home value

+4.4%

1-year change

339

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$289,426
1-year appreciation
+4.4%
3-year appreciation
+10.1%
5-year appreciation
+24.8%
10-year appreciation
+89.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2026)
$289,956
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
$250,000
Median price per sqft
$155
1-year sale-price change
+15.5%
Median days on market
339 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
93.3%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$936/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$942/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,155/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,396/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,653/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · strong wind: Relatively Low · coastal flooding: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 27% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
73.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Arrowhead Associates, Inc./Scovill Corp. (14.1 mi)
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
59.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.6 in
Annual snowfall
7.8 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
33
Nearest national park
George Washington Birthplace National Monument (13 mi)
National parks include
George Washington Birthplace National Monument, Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park, Thomas Stone National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Doves Nest Field (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Quantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner Field (NYG) (36 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
19
Hospitals include
MEDSTAR SAINT MARY'S HOSPITAL, UNIVERSITY OF MD CHARLES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, CALVERTHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
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)
+18 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1991
Housing built before 1970
36.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
40.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,335
Households with broadband internet
21.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,050
Average weekly wage
$937
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
62

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

How it compares

CaretState medianUS median
Typical home value$289,426$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$250,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market339 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,335$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 Caret, VA?
$289,426.
What is the median sale price in Caret, VA?
$250,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Caret, VA?
Median days on market: 339 days.
What is typical rent in Caret, VA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,155/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Caret, VA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought.
What is the wildfire risk in Caret, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 27% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Caret, VA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Caret, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in Caret, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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