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Moneta, VA

Moneta, VA.

Population: 10,315 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Moneta, VA is $563,107 — up 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $727,450 after a median 52 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,995/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, 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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$563,107

Typical home value

+3.6%

1-year change

52

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$563,107
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
+13.6%
5-year appreciation
+35.5%
10-year appreciation
+92.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$563,107
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
$727,450
Median list price
$589,950
Median price per sqft
$299
1-year sale-price change
+25.9%
Median days on market
52 days
Homes sold (recent period)
70
For-sale inventory
141
Sale-to-list ratio
96.8%
Active listings
133
1-year forecast
+2.5%
Days to pending
76 days
New listings (monthly)
31

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,995/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$965/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$971/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,117/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,547/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,678/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
14.1 : 1
Schools include
Moneta Elementary, Staunton River High, Staunton River Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A13
NFIP flood claims on record
17
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 51% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
86.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
56.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.4 in
Annual snowfall
12.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,625
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,742

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Booker T Washington National Monument (6 mi)
National parks include
Booker T Washington National Monument, Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Lakeview Aerodrome (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) (21 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
10
Hospitals include
SENTARA HALIFAX REGIONAL HOSPITAL, CENTRA HEALTH - LYNCHBURG GEN HOSPITAL, CARILION MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 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)
+423 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1994
Housing built before 1970
8.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
36.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,695
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
66.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
15,645
Average weekly wage
$970
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
355

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

How it compares

MonetaState medianUS median
Typical home value$563,107$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$727,450$380,000$325,000
Median days on market52 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$1,995/mo$1,993/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,695$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 Moneta, VA?
$563,107.
What is the median sale price in Moneta, VA?
$727,450.
How long do homes take to sell in Moneta, VA?
Median days on market: 52 days.
What is typical rent in Moneta, VA?
Typical rent: $1,995/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Moneta, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, lightning, strong wind.
Is Moneta, VA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Moneta, VA. 17 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A13. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Moneta, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 51% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Moneta, VA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Moneta, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Moneta, VA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Moneta, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Moneta, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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