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Beaverdam, VA

Beaverdam, VA.

Population: 4,601 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Beaverdam, VA is $428,352 — up 5.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $515,000 after a median 57 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$428,352

Median home value

+5.0%

1-year change

57

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$428,352
1-year appreciation
+5.0%
3-year appreciation
+11.0%
5-year appreciation
+21.7%
10-year appreciation
+66.7%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$428,352
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
$515,000
Median list price
$417,450
Median price per sqft
$258
1-year sale-price change
-19.5%
Median days on market
57 days
Homes sold (recent period)
25
For-sale inventory
14
Sale-to-list ratio
101.5%
Active listings
18
1-year forecast
+1.9%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,456/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,517/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,651/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,039/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,499/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.1 : 1
Schools include
Beaverdam Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 27% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
H & H Inc., Burn Pit (14.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
46.0 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)
36
Days with Good air quality
233
Days with Moderate air quality
8
Highest AQI recorded (year)
77

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,291
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,225

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
8
Nearest national park
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park (27 mi)
National parks include
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park, Maggie L Walker National Historic Site, Green Springs
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Cool Water Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Richmond International Airport (RIC) (34 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
15
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY OF MD CHARLES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, UVA HEALTH CULPEPER MEDICAL CENTER, MARY WASHINGTON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+531 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
25.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,553
Households with broadband internet
38.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
51,548
Average weekly wage
$1,161
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
511

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

How it compares

BeaverdamState medianUS median
Median home value$428,352$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$515,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market57 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,553$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 median home value in Beaverdam, VA?
$428,352.
What is the median sale price in Beaverdam, VA?
$515,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Beaverdam, VA?
Median days on market: 57 days.
What is typical rent in Beaverdam, VA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,651/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Beaverdam, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, iceStorm, lightning.
Is Beaverdam, VA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Beaverdam, 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 Beaverdam, VA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Beaverdam, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Beaverdam, VA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Beaverdam, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Beaverdam, VA?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Beaverdam, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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