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Mountain Lake, VA

Mountain Lake, VA.

Population: 3,145 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Mountain Lake, VA is $230,376 — up 8.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $243,500 after a median 43 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$230,376

Typical home value

+8.8%

1-year change

43

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$230,376
1-year appreciation
+8.8%
3-year appreciation
+11.0%
5-year appreciation
+25.9%
10-year appreciation
+74.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$230,376
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
$243,500
Median list price
$265,000
Median price per sqft
$143
1-year sale-price change
-6.3%
Median days on market
43 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
16
Sale-to-list ratio
99.8%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
+2.1%
New listings (monthly)
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$781/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$918/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$999/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,190/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,546/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.8 : 1
Schools include
Eastern Elementary/Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
landslide: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Low · avalanche: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strong wind: Relatively Low · winter weather: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
28
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 56% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 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
53.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.4 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)
37
Days with Good air quality
337
Days with Moderate air quality
20
Highest AQI recorded (year)
80

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,263
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,587

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Bluestone National Scenic River (27 mi)
National parks include
Bluestone National Scenic River, New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, Booker T Washington National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Peterstown Airport (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mercer County Airport (BLF) (33 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
15
Hospitals include
CARILION MEDICAL CENTER, CARILION NEW RIVER VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER, LEWISGALE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 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
1979
Housing built before 1970
36.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.6%
Median annual property tax
$952
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
68.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,341
Average weekly wage
$1,071
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Professional Services, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
23

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

How it compares

Mountain LakeState medianUS median
Typical home value$230,376$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$243,500$380,000$325,000
Median days on market43 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$952$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 Mountain Lake, VA?
$230,376.
What is the median sale price in Mountain Lake, VA?
$243,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Mountain Lake, VA?
Median days on market: 43 days.
What is typical rent in Mountain Lake, VA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $999/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Mountain Lake, VA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide.
Is Mountain Lake, VA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Mountain Lake, VA. 28 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 Mountain Lake, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 56% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Mountain Lake, VA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mountain Lake, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Mountain Lake, VA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Mountain Lake, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Mountain Lake, VA?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Mountain Lake, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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