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Foster, VA

Foster, VA.

Population: 175 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Foster, VA is $355,886 — down 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $612,000 after a median 201 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with coastal flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$355,886

Typical home value

-0.6%

1-year change

201

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$355,886
1-year appreciation
-0.6%
3-year appreciation
+8.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2024)
$365,149
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
$612,000
Median list price
$269,000
Median price per sqft
$312
1-year sale-price change
+49.2%
Median days on market
201 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
100.4%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+2.0%

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastal flooding: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · strong wind: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
27
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 40% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
87.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Chisman Creek (13.6 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
66.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.9 in
Annual snowfall
8.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,358
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,380

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park (12 mi)
National parks include
Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park, Colonial National Historical Park, Fort Monroe National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Holly Point Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) (17 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
20
Hospitals include
SENTARA NORFOLK GENERAL HOSPITAL, CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF THE KINGS DAUGHTERS INC, BON SECOURS MARYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 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)
+50 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1941
Housing built before 1970
85.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
0.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,133
Households with broadband internet
100.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,199
Average weekly wage
$820
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Arts & Entertainment
Annual residential building permits (county)
32

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

How it compares

FosterState medianUS median
Typical home value$355,886$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$612,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market201 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,133$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 Foster, VA?
$355,886.
What is the median sale price in Foster, VA?
$612,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Foster, VA?
Median days on market: 201 days.
What is typical rent in Foster, 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 Foster, VA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding.
Is Foster, VA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Foster, VA. 27 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 Foster, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 40% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Foster, VA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Foster, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Foster, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Foster, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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