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Mathews, VA

Mathews, VA.

Population: 2,327 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Mathews, VA is $340,417 — up 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $285,000 after a median 48 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). 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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$340,417

Typical home value

+1.3%

1-year change

48

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$340,417
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+9.0%
5-year appreciation
+16.2%
10-year appreciation
+41.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2026)
$340,428
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
$285,000
Median list price
$515,000
Median price per sqft
$187
1-year sale-price change
+26.7%
Median days on market
48 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
18
Sale-to-list ratio
96.3%
Active listings
15
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)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.1 : 1
Schools include
Mathews High, Thomas Hunter Middle, Mathews Elementary

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

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
287
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
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown - Cheatham Annex (18.2 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)

Annual precipitation
50.8 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
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,117
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,165

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 (17 mi)
National parks include
Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park, Colonial National Historical Park, Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Foster Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) (23 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
17
Hospitals include
SENTARA NORFOLK GENERAL HOSPITAL, CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF THE KINGS DAUGHTERS INC, BON SECOURS MARYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 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
1972
Housing built before 1970
46.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,438
Households with broadband internet
62.7%

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

MathewsState medianUS median
Typical home value$340,417$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$285,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market48 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,438$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 Mathews, VA?
$340,417.
What is the median sale price in Mathews, VA?
$285,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Mathews, VA?
Median days on market: 48 days.
What is typical rent in Mathews, 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 Mathews, VA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding.
Is Mathews, VA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Mathews, VA. 287 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 Mathews, 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 Mathews, VA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mathews, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Mathews, VA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Mathews, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Mathews, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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