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VA area data

Chilhowie, VA

Chilhowie, VA.

Population: 6,997 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$195,490
1-year appreciation
+4.5%
3-year appreciation
+17.1%
5-year appreciation
+37.5%
10-year appreciation
+84.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$195,490
House Price Index
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
6

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%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
coldWave

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.5 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
South Fork Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mercer County Airport (BLF) (41 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+35 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Median annual property tax
$884
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
71.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,851
Average weekly wage
$873
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
40

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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