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VA area data

Galax, VA

Galax, VA.

Population: 17,390 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$191,366
1-year appreciation
+9.5%
3-year appreciation
+13.2%
5-year appreciation
+31.8%
10-year appreciation
+85.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$191,366
House Price Index
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Market activity

Days to pending
45 days
New listings (monthly)
16

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
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.8 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Twin County Airport (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+8 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Median annual property tax
$909
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
59.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,049
Average weekly wage
$771
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
10

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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