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Rice, VA

Rice, VA.

Population: 2,010 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Rice, VA is $241,870 — up 7.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $470,000 after a median 32 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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$241,870

Median home value

+7.0%

1-year change

32

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$241,870
1-year appreciation
+7.0%
3-year appreciation
+2.8%
5-year appreciation
+15.9%
10-year appreciation
+55.3%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$241,870
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
$470,000
Median list price
$425,000
Median price per sqft
$169
1-year sale-price change
+26.7%
Median days on market
32 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
100.6%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+1.7%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$943/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$949/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,126/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,342/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,480/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 High · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 29% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
86.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Buckingham County Landfill (18.7 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)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.9 in
Annual snowfall
4.5 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
33
Days with Good air quality
318
Days with Moderate air quality
7
Highest AQI recorded (year)
67

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park (26 mi)
National parks include
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, Petersburg National Battlefield, Green Springs
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Providence Airport (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
SOUTHSIDE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INC, COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, BON SECOURS ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+4 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
19.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.8%
Median annual property tax
$855
Households with broadband internet
30.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,784
Average weekly wage
$930
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
27

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

How it compares

RiceState medianUS median
Median home value$241,870$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$470,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market32 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$855$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 Rice, VA?
$241,870.
What is the median sale price in Rice, VA?
$470,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Rice, VA?
Median days on market: 32 days.
What is typical rent in Rice, VA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,126/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Rice, VA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought.
What is the wildfire risk in Rice, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 29% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Rice, VA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Rice, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the air quality in Rice, VA?
Good. Median AQI: 33. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Rice, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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