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Riner, VA

Riner, VA.

Population: 3,986 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Riner, VA is $346,173 — up 5.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $485,950 after a median 65 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, landslide, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$346,173

Median home value

+5.4%

1-year change

65

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$346,173
1-year appreciation
+5.4%
3-year appreciation
+10.1%
5-year appreciation
+22.7%
10-year appreciation
+74.3%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$346,173
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
$485,950
Median list price
$439,900
Median price per sqft
$226
1-year sale-price change
-5.1%
Median days on market
65 days
Homes sold (recent period)
13
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
100.8%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+1.4%
New listings (monthly)
3

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,043/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,050/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,340/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,783/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,048/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.5 : 1
Schools include
Auburn High, Auburn Elementary, Auburn Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, landslide, lightning, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 61% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
53.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 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 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
56.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.4 in
Annual snowfall
7.9 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,002
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,905

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Booker T Washington National Monument (39 mi)
National parks include
Booker T Washington National Monument, Bluestone National Scenic River
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Deer Run Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
14
Hospitals include
NORTHERN REGIONAL HOSPITAL, UNC ROCKINGHAM, LIFEBRITE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF STOKES
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-567 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,994
Housing built before 1970
16.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
39.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,327
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
56.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
29,068
Average weekly wage
$1,041
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
328

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

How it compares

RinerState medianUS median
Median home value$346,173$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$485,950$380,000$325,000
Median days on market65 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,327$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 Riner, VA?
$346,173.
What is the median sale price in Riner, VA?
$485,950.
How long do homes take to sell in Riner, VA?
Median days on market: 65 days.
What is typical rent in Riner, VA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,340/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Riner, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, landslide, lightning, winterWeather.
Is Riner, VA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Riner, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 61% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Riner, VA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Riner, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Riner, VA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Riner, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 5.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Riner, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Riner

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