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Syria, VA

Syria, VA.

Population: 276 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Syria, VA is $400,165 — up 5.0% over the past year. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$400,165

Typical home value

+5.0%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$400,165
1-year appreciation
+5.0%
3-year appreciation
+10.4%
5-year appreciation
+22.9%
10-year appreciation
+84.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2025)
$403,885
House Price Index (state)
439.0 (+3.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median list price
$995,000
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.9%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$960/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,041/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,133/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,515/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,754/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)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · strong wind: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
7
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 45% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
96.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Culpeper Wood Preservers, Inc. (23.1 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
48.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
283
Days with Moderate air quality
47
Highest AQI recorded (year)
87

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)
1,544
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,414

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Shenandoah National Park (6 mi)
National parks include
Shenandoah National Park, Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park, Green Springs
Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Hidden River Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) (28 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
10
Hospitals include
SENTARA RMH MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTER, AUGUSTA HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 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)
+29 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1946
Housing built before 1970
68.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.8%
Median annual property tax
$862
Households with broadband internet
8.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,487
Average weekly wage
$1,014
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
48

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

How it compares

SyriaState medianUS median
Typical home value$400,165$327,706$288,527
Median annual property tax$862$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 Syria, VA?
$400,165.
What is typical rent in Syria, VA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,133/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Syria, VA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is Syria, VA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Syria, VA. 7 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Syria, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 45% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Syria, VA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Syria, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Syria, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Syria, VA?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Syria, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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