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Locust Grove, VA

Locust Grove, VA.

Population: 15,557 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Locust Grove, VA is $422,348 — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $418,000 after a median 56 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,525/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$422,348

Typical home value

+1.1%

1-year change

56

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$422,348
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+6.4%
5-year appreciation
+20.2%
10-year appreciation
+74.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$422,348
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
$418,000
Median list price
$415,000
Median price per sqft
$207
1-year sale-price change
-1.7%
Median days on market
56 days
Homes sold (recent period)
111
For-sale inventory
129
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
152
1-year forecast
+1.1%
Days to pending
51 days
New listings (monthly)
38

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,525/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,037/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,043/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,262/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,747/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,953/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
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.5 : 1
Schools include
Locust Grove Elementary, Locust Grove Middle, Locust Grove Primary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 30% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
87.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Culpeper Wood Preservers, Inc. (15 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
56.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.2 in
Annual snowfall
15.8 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
47
Nearest national park
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park (18 mi)
National parks include
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park, Green Springs, Prince William Forest Park
Airports within 30 mi
40
Nearest airport
Simpsonville Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Quantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner Field (NYG) (30 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
19
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTER, UVA HEALTH CULPEPER MEDICAL CENTER, Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+266 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2000
Housing built before 1970
6.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
49.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,152
Mean commute to work
39 min
Households with broadband internet
79.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,135
Average weekly wage
$963
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
339

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

How it compares

Locust GroveState medianUS median
Typical home value$422,348$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$418,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market56 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$2,525/mo$1,993/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,152$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 Locust Grove, VA?
$422,348.
What is the median sale price in Locust Grove, VA?
$418,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Locust Grove, VA?
Median days on market: 56 days.
What is typical rent in Locust Grove, VA?
Typical rent: $2,525/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Locust Grove, VA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought.
What is the wildfire risk in Locust Grove, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 30% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Locust Grove, VA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Locust Grove, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Locust Grove, VA?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Locust Grove, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Locust Grove

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