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Elk Creek, VA

Elk Creek, VA.

Population: 858 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$250,256
1-year appreciation
+5.9%
3-year appreciation
+16.9%
5-year appreciation
+24.9%
10-year appreciation
+70.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$250,256
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
coldWave, landslide

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
43.0°F

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Bluestone National Scenic River (60 mi)
Nearest airport
Maxwell Airport (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+70 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Median annual property tax
$906
Households with broadband internet
56.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,266
Average weekly wage
$647
Top industries (by employment)
Finance & Insurance, Wholesale Trade, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
38

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

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

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