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Prince George, VA

Prince George, VA.

Population: 13,029 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Prince George, VA is $349,478 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $342,245 after a median 30 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,519/month. 4 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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$349,478

Typical home value

+3.0%

1-year change

30

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$349,478
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+8.0%
5-year appreciation
+31.0%
10-year appreciation
+87.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$349,478
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
$342,245
Median list price
$320,000
Median price per sqft
$203
1-year sale-price change
-9.2%
Median days on market
30 days
Homes sold (recent period)
30
For-sale inventory
18
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
20
1-year forecast
+1.7%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,519/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,456/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,517/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,651/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,039/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,499/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
4
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.2 : 1
Schools include
L.L. Beazley Elementary, North Elementary, Prince George High, Middle Road Elementary

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 · tornado: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
10
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 34% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
76.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Defense General Supply Center (DLA) (16.8 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)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.6 in
Annual snowfall
4.3 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
8.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
28,047
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
26,895

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
7
Nearest national park
Petersburg National Battlefield (12 mi)
National parks include
Petersburg National Battlefield, Richmond National Battlefield Park, Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Henshaw Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Richmond International Airport (RIC) (20 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
19
Hospitals include
JOHN RANDOLPH MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL COLLEGE OF VIRGINIA HOSPITALS, SENTARA OBICI HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 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)
-60 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1990
Housing built before 1970
16.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,960
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
74.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,547
Average weekly wage
$1,024
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
132

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

How it compares

Prince GeorgeState medianUS median
Typical home value$349,478$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$342,245$380,000$325,000
Median days on market30 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$1,519/mo$1,993/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,960$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 Prince George, VA?
$349,478.
What is the median sale price in Prince George, VA?
$342,245.
How long do homes take to sell in Prince George, VA?
Median days on market: 30 days.
What is typical rent in Prince George, VA?
Typical rent: $1,519/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Prince George, VA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought.
Is Prince George, VA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Prince George, VA. 10 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Prince George, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 34% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Prince George, VA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Prince George, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Prince George, VA?
4 schools (3 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Prince George, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Prince George, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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