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Norton, VA

Norton, VA.

Population: 5,593 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Norton, VA is $114,980 — down 4.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $159,500 after a median 44 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$114,980

Typical home value

-4.4%

1-year change

44

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$114,980
1-year appreciation
-4.4%
3-year appreciation
+3.6%
5-year appreciation
+19.3%
10-year appreciation
+59.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2025)
$121,653
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
$159,500
Median list price
$219,900
Median price per sqft
$89
1-year sale-price change
+30.2%
Median days on market
44 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
31
Sale-to-list ratio
97.4%
Active listings
24
1-year forecast
+0.6%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$717/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$722/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$943/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,262/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,460/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
0
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.8 : 1
School districts serving the area
Norton City Public Schools, Wise County Public Schools
Schools include
J.I. Burton High, Norton Elementary, Central High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
57
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 79% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
22.6%
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
54.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.9 in
Annual snowfall
39.4 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,812
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,490

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site (57 mi)
National parks include
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
3
Nearest airport
Lonesome Pine Airport (LNP) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) (37 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
20
Hospitals include
WHITESBURG ARH HOSPITAL, HIGHLANDS ARH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, HAZARD ARH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+23 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1976
Housing built before 1970
37.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.7%
Median annual property tax
$669
Households with broadband internet
64.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,764
Average weekly wage
$919
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

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

How it compares

NortonState medianUS median
Typical home value$114,980$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$159,500$380,000$325,000
Median days on market44 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$669$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 Norton, VA?
$114,980.
What is the median sale price in Norton, VA?
$159,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Norton, VA?
Median days on market: 44 days.
What is typical rent in Norton, 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 Norton, VA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is Norton, VA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Norton, VA. 57 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Norton, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 79% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Norton, VA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Norton, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Norton, VA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Norton, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 7.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Norton, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Norton

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