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Rockville, VA

Rockville, VA.

Population: 3,451 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Rockville, VA is $561,867 — up 4.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $482,500 after a median 28 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$561,867

Typical home value

+4.8%

1-year change

28

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$561,867
1-year appreciation
+4.8%
3-year appreciation
+17.2%
5-year appreciation
+27.1%
10-year appreciation
+71.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$561,867
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
$482,500
Median list price
$630,000
Median price per sqft
$258
1-year sale-price change
-26.3%
Median days on market
28 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+1.8%
New listings (monthly)
4

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

Rents

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, ice storm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
2
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 27% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
H & H Inc., Burn Pit (6.5 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
45.2 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
233
Days with Moderate air quality
8
Highest AQI recorded (year)
77

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,402
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,235

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site (19 mi)
National parks include
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site, Richmond National Battlefield Park, Green Springs
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Sabot Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Richmond International Airport (RIC) (26 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
16
Hospitals include
JOHN RANDOLPH MEDICAL CENTER, MARY WASHINGTON HOSPITAL, MEDICAL COLLEGE OF VIRGINIA HOSPITALS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 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)
+531 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1991
Housing built before 1970
14.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,926
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
40.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
51,548
Average weekly wage
$1,161
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
511

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

How it compares

RockvilleState medianUS median
Typical home value$561,867$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$482,500$380,000$325,000
Median days on market28 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,926$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 Rockville, VA?
$561,867.
What is the median sale price in Rockville, VA?
$482,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Rockville, VA?
Median days on market: 28 days.
What is typical rent in Rockville, VA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,651/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Rockville, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, ice storm, lightning.
Is Rockville, VA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Rockville, VA. 2 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Rockville, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 27% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Rockville, VA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Rockville, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Rockville, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Rockville, VA?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Rockville, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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