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Marion, VA — ZIP 24354

Population: 13,001 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 24354 (Marion, VA) is $165,254 — up 3.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $201,500 after a median 52 days on market. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$165,254

Median home value

+3.7%

1-year change

52

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$165,254
1-year appreciation
+3.7%
3-year appreciation
+12.5%
5-year appreciation
+32.2%
10-year appreciation
+77.4%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$165,254
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
$201,500
Median list price
$230,000
Median price per sqft
$119
1-year sale-price change
+2.0%
Median days on market
52 days
Homes sold (recent period)
31
For-sale inventory
64
Sale-to-list ratio
97.1%
Active listings
59
New listings (monthly)
16

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$710/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$741/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$943/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,171/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,460/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
7
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
Southwest Virginia Mental Health Institute, Smyth County Public Schools
Schools include
Southwestern Va Mental Health Institute, Oak Point Elementary, Marion Middle, Marion Elementary, Marion Senior High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 63% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
81.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Saltville Waste Disposal Ponds (10.8 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
53.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.2 in
Annual snowfall
12.0 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)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
South Fork Field (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mercer County Airport (BLF) (39 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
SMYTH COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+35 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Housing built before 1970
48.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.6%
Median annual property tax
$943
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
64.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,250
Average weekly wage
$954
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
12

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

How it compares

ZIP 24354State medianUS median
Median home value$165,254$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$201,500$380,000$325,000
Median days on market52 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$943$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 24354?
$165,254.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 24354?
$201,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 24354?
Median days on market: 52 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 24354?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $943/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 24354?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 24354?
Risk to homes is higher than 63% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 24354?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 24354?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 24354?
7 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 24354?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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