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Speedwell, VA

Speedwell, VA.

Population: 411 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Speedwell, VA is $166,366 — up 10.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $230,000 after a median 118 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, drought, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$166,366

Typical home value

+10.2%

1-year change

118

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$166,366
1-year appreciation
+10.2%
3-year appreciation
+20.8%
5-year appreciation
+45.2%
10-year appreciation
+90.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$166,366
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
$230,000
Median list price
$125,000
Median price per sqft
$145
Median days on market
118 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
Sale-to-list ratio
96.5%
Active listings
2

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$799/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$846/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$943/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,290/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
9.9 : 1
Schools include
Speedwell Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, drought, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 56% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
82.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
64.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
56.7 in
Annual snowfall
18.6 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)
39
Days with Good air quality
225
Days with Moderate air quality
14
Highest AQI recorded (year)
77

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Bluestone National Scenic River (54 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Mountain Empire Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mercer County Airport (BLF) (34 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
16
Hospitals include
NORTHERN REGIONAL HOSPITAL, WATAUGA MEDICAL CENTER, WILKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 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)
+71 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1972
Housing built before 1970
46.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.8%
Median annual property tax
$565
Households with broadband internet
26.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,125
Average weekly wage
$920
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
81

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

How it compares

SpeedwellState medianUS median
Typical home value$166,366$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$230,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market118 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$565$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 Speedwell, VA?
$166,366.
What is the median sale price in Speedwell, VA?
$230,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Speedwell, VA?
Median days on market: 118 days.
What is typical rent in Speedwell, 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 Speedwell, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, drought, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Speedwell, 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 Speedwell, VA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Speedwell, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Speedwell, VA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the air quality in Speedwell, VA?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Speedwell, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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