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Glade Spring, VA

Glade Spring, VA.

Population: 6,111 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Glade Spring, VA is $204,548 — up 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $209,500 after a median 96 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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$204,548

Typical home value

+0.7%

1-year change

96

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$204,548
1-year appreciation
+0.7%
3-year appreciation
+9.4%
5-year appreciation
+30.1%
10-year appreciation
+79.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2025)
$206,960
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
$209,500
Median list price
$239,000
Median price per sqft
$140
1-year sale-price change
-27.1%
Median days on market
96 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
24
Sale-to-list ratio
91.9%
Active listings
27
1-year forecast
+1.2%
New listings (monthly)
7

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
11.5 : 1
Schools include
Glade Spring Middle, Patrick Henry High

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 (9 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
53.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.2 in
Annual snowfall
12.0 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
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,744
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,183

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
White Oak Stand Airport (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
18
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 (4.2 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)
+291 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1983
Housing built before 1970
29.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.5%
Median annual property tax
$968
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
60.9%

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

Glade SpringState medianUS median
Typical home value$204,548$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$209,500$380,000$325,000
Median days on market96 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$968$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 Glade Spring, VA?
$204,548.
What is the median sale price in Glade Spring, VA?
$209,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Glade Spring, VA?
Median days on market: 96 days.
What is typical rent in Glade Spring, 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 Glade Spring, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide, lightning, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Glade Spring, 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 Glade Spring, VA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Glade Spring, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Glade Spring, VA?
2 schools (1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Glade Spring, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Glade Spring, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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