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Doswell, VA

Doswell, VA.

Population: 1,381 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Doswell, VA is $444,446 — up 5.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $422,500 after a median 54 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$444,446

Typical home value

+5.5%

1-year change

54

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$444,446
1-year appreciation
+5.5%
3-year appreciation
+11.5%
5-year appreciation
+20.7%
10-year appreciation
+62.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$444,446
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
$422,500
Median list price
$640,000
Median price per sqft
$226
1-year sale-price change
-7.3%
Median days on market
54 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
92.4%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+1.9%
New listings (monthly)
3

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,456/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,517/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,651/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,039/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,499/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)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, ice storm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 27% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
H & H Inc., Burn Pit (10.2 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
58.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.3 in
Annual snowfall
14.7 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
233
Days with Moderate air quality
8
Highest AQI recorded (year)
77

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,591
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,459

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
9
Nearest national park
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site (21 mi)
National parks include
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site, Richmond National Battlefield Park, Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Cool Water Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Richmond International Airport (RIC) (25 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
15
Hospitals include
UVA HEALTH CULPEPER MEDICAL CENTER, JOHN RANDOLPH MEDICAL CENTER, MARY WASHINGTON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 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)
+531 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1987
Housing built before 1970
42.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,995
Households with broadband internet
39.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
51,548
Average weekly wage
$1,161
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
511

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

How it compares

DoswellState medianUS median
Typical home value$444,446$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$422,500$380,000$325,000
Median days on market54 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,995$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 Doswell, VA?
$444,446.
What is the median sale price in Doswell, VA?
$422,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Doswell, VA?
Median days on market: 54 days.
What is typical rent in Doswell, VA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,651/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Doswell, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, ice storm, lightning.
Is Doswell, VA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Doswell, VA. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is 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 Doswell, 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 Doswell, VA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Doswell, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Doswell, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 3.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Doswell, VA?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Doswell, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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