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VA area data

Blackwater, VA

Blackwater, VA.

Population: 633 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$150,933
1-year appreciation
+7.6%
3-year appreciation
+27.4%
5-year appreciation
+43.2%
10-year appreciation
+93.3%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$152,188
House Price Index
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
landslide

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.3 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park (23 mi)
Nearest airport
Lee County Airport (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-39 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Median annual property tax
$556
Households with broadband internet
58.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,511
Average weekly wage
$812
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Other Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
22

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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