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Elberon, VA

Elberon, VA.

Population: 709 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Elberon, VA is $276,786 — up 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $365,000 after a median 107 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$276,786

Median home value

+0.2%

1-year change

107

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$276,786
1-year appreciation
+0.2%
3-year appreciation
+2.2%
5-year appreciation
+10.4%
10-year appreciation
+51.8%
All-time peak (2024-11)
$282,920
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
$365,000
Median list price
$669,900
Median price per sqft
$216
Median days on market
107 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
Sale-to-list ratio
93.9%
Active listings
2

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$938/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$952/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,064/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,473/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,778/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
Top hazards (county)
drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 36% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
81.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Fort Eustis (US Army) (16.1 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
51.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
8
Nearest national park
Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park (11 mi)
National parks include
Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park, Colonial National Historical Park, Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Wells Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Felker Army Air Field (FAF) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
28
Hospitals include
SENTARA NORFOLK GENERAL HOSPITAL, CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF THE KINGS DAUGHTERS INC, BON SECOURS MARYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 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)
+27 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Housing built before 1970
14.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,955
Households with broadband internet
63.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,706
Average weekly wage
$2,406
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Other Services, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
35

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

How it compares

ElberonState medianUS median
Median home value$276,786$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$365,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market107 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,955$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 Elberon, VA?
$276,786.
What is the median sale price in Elberon, VA?
$365,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Elberon, VA?
Median days on market: 107 days.
What is typical rent in Elberon, VA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,064/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Elberon, VA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought.
What is the wildfire risk in Elberon, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 36% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Elberon, VA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Elberon, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in Elberon, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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