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Swoope, VA

Swoope, VA.

Population: 1,791 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Swoope, VA is $393,978 — up 7.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $397,500 after a median 11 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hail, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$393,978

Typical home value

+7.5%

1-year change

11

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$393,978
1-year appreciation
+7.5%
3-year appreciation
+16.0%
5-year appreciation
+21.0%
10-year appreciation
+64.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$393,978
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
$397,500
Median list price
$325,000
Median price per sqft
$191
1-year sale-price change
+3.7%
Median days on market
11 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
97.9%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+3.1%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,041/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,047/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,199/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,634/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,798/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
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
Augusta County Public Schools, Rockbridge County Public Schools
Schools include
Buffalo Gap High, Buffalo Gap Middle, Natural Bridge Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, inland flooding, landslide, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
5
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 59% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
77.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 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
55.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.0 in
Annual snowfall
18.5 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
2.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,544
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,488

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Shenandoah National Park (48 mi)
National parks include
Shenandoah National Park, Green Springs, Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Echols Field (13 mi)
Nearest major airport
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) (20 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
6
Hospitals include
SENTARA RMH MEDICAL CENTER, AUGUSTA HEALTH, LEWISGALE HOSPITAL ALLEGHANY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+394 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1983
Housing built before 1970
28.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,988
Households with broadband internet
41.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
26,670
Average weekly wage
$1,204
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
495

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

How it compares

SwoopeState medianUS median
Typical home value$393,978$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$397,500$380,000$325,000
Median days on market11 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,988$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 Swoope, VA?
$393,978.
What is the median sale price in Swoope, VA?
$397,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Swoope, VA?
Median days on market: 11 days.
What is typical rent in Swoope, VA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,199/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Swoope, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, inland flooding, landslide, lightning.
Is Swoope, VA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Swoope, VA. 5 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 Swoope, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 59% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Swoope, VA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Swoope, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Swoope, VA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Swoope, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 2.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Swoope, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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