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Triangle, VA — ZIP 22172

Population: 11,490 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 22172 (Triangle, VA) is $532,852 — up 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $612,500 after a median 44 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,315/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$532,852

Median home value

+0.2%

1-year change

44

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$532,852
1-year appreciation
+0.2%
3-year appreciation
+6.7%
5-year appreciation
+16.2%
10-year appreciation
+58.4%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$537,229
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
$612,500
Median list price
$562,500
Median price per sqft
$218
1-year sale-price change
+36.1%
Median days on market
44 days
Homes sold (recent period)
24
For-sale inventory
32
Sale-to-list ratio
99.9%
Active listings
31
1-year forecast
+0.8%
New listings (monthly)
9

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,315/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$2,111/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,204/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,438/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,107/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,658/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.6 : 1
Schools include
Graham Park Middle, Triangle Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, hail, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
42.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Marine Corps Combat Development Command (5.3 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
68.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.4 in
Annual snowfall
11.3 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)
35
Days with Good air quality
349
Days with Moderate air quality
16
Highest AQI recorded (year)
87

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
923
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
60,163
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
57,802

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
56
Nearest national park
Prince William Forest Park (2 mi)
National parks include
Prince William Forest Park, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, Piscataway Park
Airports within 30 mi
40
Nearest airport
Quantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner Field (NYG) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Quantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner Field (NYG) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
39
Hospitals include
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV HOSPITAL, HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CORP, MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
-1,701 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,996
Housing built before 1970
24.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
46.7%
Median annual property tax
$4,764
Mean commute to work
33 min
Households with broadband internet
83.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
114,045
Average weekly wage
$1,174
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,340

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

How it compares

ZIP 22172State medianUS median
Median home value$532,852$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$612,500$380,000$325,000
Median days on market44 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$2,315/mo$1,993/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,764$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 ZIP 22172?
$532,852.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 22172?
$612,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 22172?
Median days on market: 44 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 22172?
Typical rent: $2,315/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 22172?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, hail, heatWave.
Is ZIP 22172 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 22172?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 22172?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 22172?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 22172?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 22172 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 22172?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 22172?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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