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Damascus, VA

Damascus, VA.

Population: 3,109 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Damascus, VA is $213,219 — up 4.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $279,000 after a median 26 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with landslide, lightning, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$213,219

Typical home value

+4.8%

1-year change

26

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$213,219
1-year appreciation
+4.8%
3-year appreciation
+12.9%
5-year appreciation
+44.4%
10-year appreciation
+112.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2025)
$213,650
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
$279,000
Median list price
$349,900
Median price per sqft
$221
1-year sale-price change
+72.8%
Median days on market
26 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
14
Sale-to-list ratio
91.3%
Active listings
12
1-year forecast
+1.5%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$760/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$845/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,091/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,375/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,465/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
2
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.1 : 1
Schools include
Holston High, Damascus Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
landslide, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 59% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
82.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Saltville Waste Disposal Ponds (16.1 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
51.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.0 in
Annual snowfall
14.4 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,388
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,648

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Catron Field (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
16
Hospitals include
WATAUGA MEDICAL CENTER, WILKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, ALLEGHANY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 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)
+291 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1978
Housing built before 1970
32.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.2%
Median annual property tax
$905
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
50.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,923
Average weekly wage
$971
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
191

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

How it compares

DamascusState medianUS median
Typical home value$213,219$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$279,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market26 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$905$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 Damascus, VA?
$213,219.
What is the median sale price in Damascus, VA?
$279,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Damascus, VA?
Median days on market: 26 days.
What is typical rent in Damascus, VA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,091/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Damascus, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide, lightning, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Damascus, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 59% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Damascus, VA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Damascus, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Damascus, VA?
2 schools (1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Damascus, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 3.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Damascus, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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