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Star Tannery, VA

Star Tannery, VA.

Population: 1,040 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Star Tannery, VA is $434,027 — up 4.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $749,000 after a median 149 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, strong wind, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$434,027

Typical home value

+4.4%

1-year change

149

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$434,027
1-year appreciation
+4.4%
3-year appreciation
+12.8%
5-year appreciation
+23.6%
10-year appreciation
+82.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$434,027
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
$749,000
Median list price
$529,900
Median price per sqft
$296
1-year sale-price change
+77.3%
Median days on market
149 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
97.3%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+1.8%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,066/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,180/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,505/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,895/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,516/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, strong wind, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 48% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
66.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Avtex Fibers, Inc. (19.9 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
54.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.2 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
270
Days with Moderate air quality
95
Highest AQI recorded (year)
85

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,287
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,565

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park (14 mi)
National parks include
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park, Shenandoah National Park, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Ayers Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field (MRB) (43 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
SENTARA RMH MEDICAL CENTER, WINCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER, UVA HEALTH CULPEPER MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 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)
+500 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2001
Housing built before 1970
8.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
55.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,851
Households with broadband internet
48.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
32,692
Average weekly wage
$1,176
Top industries (by employment)
Finance & Insurance, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
707

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

How it compares

Star TanneryState medianUS median
Typical home value$434,027$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$749,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market149 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,851$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 Star Tannery, VA?
$434,027.
What is the median sale price in Star Tannery, VA?
$749,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Star Tannery, VA?
Median days on market: 149 days.
What is typical rent in Star Tannery, VA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,505/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Star Tannery, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, strong wind, winter weather.
Is Star Tannery, VA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Star Tannery, VA. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is 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 Star Tannery, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 48% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Star Tannery, VA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Star Tannery, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Star Tannery, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 2.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Star Tannery, VA?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Star Tannery, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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