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Hillsville, VA

Hillsville, VA.

Population: 9,210 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Hillsville, VA is $198,577 — up 7.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $250,000 after a median 57 days on market. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$198,577

Typical home value

+7.5%

1-year change

57

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$198,577
1-year appreciation
+7.5%
3-year appreciation
+5.4%
5-year appreciation
+17.5%
10-year appreciation
+60.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2024)
$202,170
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
$250,000
Median list price
$265,000
Median price per sqft
$158
1-year sale-price change
+6.4%
Median days on market
57 days
Homes sold (recent period)
33
For-sale inventory
56
Sale-to-list ratio
96.8%
Active listings
47
New listings (monthly)
15

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$799/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$803/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$943/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,306/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,510/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
7
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
Carroll-Galax Reg Alt Ed Prgm/The RAE Ctr, Carroll County Public Schools
Schools include
Carroll-Galax Reg Alt Ed Prgm/The RAE Ctr, Carroll County High, Gladesboro Elementary, Hillsville Elementary, Carroll County Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 55% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
97.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
50.2 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
7
Days with Good air quality
60
Highest AQI recorded (year)
19

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Booker T Washington National Monument (59 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Nester Funny Farm Airport (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
NORTHERN REGIONAL HOSPITAL, WILKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, HUGH CHATHAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 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)
+146 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1980
Housing built before 1970
29.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.9%
Median annual property tax
$835
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
49.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,414
Average weekly wage
$786
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Construction, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
77

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

How it compares

HillsvilleState medianUS median
Typical home value$198,577$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$250,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market57 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$835$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 Hillsville, VA?
$198,577.
What is the median sale price in Hillsville, VA?
$250,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Hillsville, VA?
Median days on market: 57 days.
What is typical rent in Hillsville, VA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $943/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hillsville, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, landslide.
What is the wildfire risk in Hillsville, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 55% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hillsville, VA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hillsville, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hillsville, VA?
7 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the air quality in Hillsville, VA?
Good. Median AQI: 7. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Hillsville, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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