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VA area data

Emporia, VA

Emporia, VA.

Population: 12,956 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$161,504
1-year appreciation
+4.7%
3-year appreciation
+10.7%
5-year appreciation
+34.3%
10-year appreciation
+90.3%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$162,613
House Price Index
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
9

Rents

Typical rent
$1,100/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$780/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,380/mo

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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
2
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.5 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Petersburg National Battlefield (35 mi)
Nearest airport
Emporia Greensville Regional Airport (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
11
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-69 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Median annual property tax
$932
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
52.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,580
Average weekly wage
$1,080
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
24

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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