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Virginia Beach, VA

Aggregated across 10 ZIP codes in Virginia Beach.

Population: 417,053 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Virginia Beach, VA is $466,610 — up 3.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $471,536 after a median 27 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,146/month. 80 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, coastal flooding, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$466,610

Typical home value

+3.7%

1-year change

27

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$466,610
1-year appreciation
+3.7%
3-year appreciation
+10.9%
5-year appreciation
+26.2%
10-year appreciation
+64.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$466,610
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
$471,536
Median list price
$479,294
Median price per sqft
$257
1-year sale-price change
+6.9%
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1,711
For-sale inventory
1,606
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
1,066
1-year forecast
+2.4%
Days to pending
41 days
New listings (monthly)
581

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,146/mo
1-year rent change
+6.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,470/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,488/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,667/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,298/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,710/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
80
Elementary schools
50
Middle schools
14
High schools
10
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.7 : 1
School districts serving the area
Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms
Schools include
Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy, Virginia Beach Middle, W.T. Cooke Elementary, Birdneck Elementary, Brookwood Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, coastal flooding, heat wave, hurricane, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · coastal flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
5,959
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 70% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
20.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek (0.9 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
59.4°F
Average high
71.5°F
Average low
47.3°F
Annual precipitation
52.6 in
Annual snowfall
2.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
34
Days with Good air quality
295
Days with Moderate air quality
70
Highest AQI recorded (year)
98

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-42,310
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
72,030
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
66,985

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
7
Nearest national park
Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park (1 mi)
National parks include
Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park, Fort Monroe National Monument, Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Oceana Naval Air Station (NTU) (0 mi)
Nearest major airport
Oceana Naval Air Station (NTU) (0 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
15
Hospitals include
SENTARA ALBEMARLE MEDICAL CENTER, SENTARA NORFOLK GENERAL HOSPITAL, CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF THE KINGS DAUGHTERS INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.9 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
18
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 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)
-1,429 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
22.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,252
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
84.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
151,378
Average weekly wage
$1,135
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
436

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

How it compares

Virginia BeachState medianUS median
Typical home value$466,610$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$471,536$380,000$325,000
Median days on market27 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$2,146/mo$1,993/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,252$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 Virginia Beach, VA?
$466,610.
What is the median sale price in Virginia Beach, VA?
$471,536.
How long do homes take to sell in Virginia Beach, VA?
Median days on market: 27 days.
What is typical rent in Virginia Beach, VA?
Typical rent: $2,146/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Virginia Beach, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coastal flooding, heat wave, hurricane, tornado.
Is Virginia Beach, VA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 5,959 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 Virginia Beach, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 70% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Virginia Beach, VA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Virginia Beach, VA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, 0.9 mi.
How many schools serve Virginia Beach, VA?
80 schools (50 elementary, 14 middle, 10 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Virginia Beach, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 10.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Virginia Beach, VA?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Virginia Beach, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Virginia Beach

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