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Fairlawn, VA

Fairlawn, VA.

Population: 21,484 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Fairlawn, VA is $272,261 — up 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $275,000 after a median 12 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,340/month. 8 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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$272,261

Typical home value

+3.1%

1-year change

12

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$272,261
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+6.3%
5-year appreciation
+20.2%
10-year appreciation
+59.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2026)
$272,971
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
$275,000
Median list price
$279,450
Median price per sqft
$163
1-year sale-price change
0.0%
Median days on market
12 days
Homes sold (recent period)
81
For-sale inventory
72
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
63
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
41 days
New listings (monthly)
28

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,340/mo
1-year rent change
+6.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$744/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$873/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$952/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,267/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,591/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
8
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.7 : 1
School districts serving the area
Floyd County Public Schools, Montgomery County Public Schools, Pulaski County Public Schools
Schools include
Indian Valley Elementary, Belview Elementary, Riverlawn Elementary, Belle Heth Elementary, McHarg Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively Low · strong wind: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
11
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 43% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
21.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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)

Annual precipitation
42.1 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
12.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
567
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,729
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,634

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Bluestone National Scenic River (40 mi)
National parks include
Bluestone National Scenic River, Booker T Washington National Monument, New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
New River Valley Airport (PSK) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) (36 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
CARILION MEDICAL CENTER, CARILION NEW RIVER VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER, LEWISGALE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
-13 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1979
Housing built before 1970
38.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,471
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
67.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,504
Average weekly wage
$1,054
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Real Estate
Annual residential building permits (county)
13

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

How it compares

FairlawnState medianUS median
Typical home value$272,261$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$275,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market12 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$1,340/mo$1,993/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,471$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 Fairlawn, VA?
$272,261.
What is the median sale price in Fairlawn, VA?
$275,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Fairlawn, VA?
Median days on market: 12 days.
What is typical rent in Fairlawn, VA?
Typical rent: $1,340/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fairlawn, VA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is Fairlawn, VA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Fairlawn, VA. 11 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 Fairlawn, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 43% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fairlawn, VA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fairlawn, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Fairlawn, VA?
8 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Fairlawn, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 12.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Fairlawn, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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