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Vernon Hill, VA

Vernon Hill, VA.

Population: 691 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Vernon Hill, VA is $161,906 — up 10.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $230,000 after a median 44 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, lightning, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$161,906

Typical home value

+10.2%

1-year change

44

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$161,906
1-year appreciation
+10.2%
3-year appreciation
+14.6%
5-year appreciation
+36.2%
10-year appreciation
+76.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$161,906
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
$169,950
Median price per sqft
$170
Median days on market
44 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
4
Sale-to-list ratio
87.8%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.0%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$799/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$814/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$943/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,486/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, lightning, strong wind, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 27% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
91.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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
59.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.1 in
Annual snowfall
4.6 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park (40 mi)
National parks include
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, Booker T Washington National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Fox Fire Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Danville Regional Airport (DAN) (24 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
10
Hospitals include
UNC ROCKINGHAM, GRANVILLE HEALTH SYSTEMS, MARIA PARHAM MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 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)
-2 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1974
Housing built before 1970
45.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.7%
Median annual property tax
$703
Households with broadband internet
39.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,716
Average weekly wage
$1,054
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Arts & Entertainment
Annual residential building permits (county)
101

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

How it compares

Vernon HillState medianUS median
Typical home value$161,906$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$230,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market44 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$703$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 Vernon Hill, VA?
$161,906.
What is the median sale price in Vernon Hill, VA?
$230,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Vernon Hill, VA?
Median days on market: 44 days.
What is typical rent in Vernon Hill, 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 Vernon Hill, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, lightning, strong wind, winter weather.
What is the wildfire risk in Vernon Hill, 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 Vernon Hill, VA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Vernon Hill, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in Vernon Hill, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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