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Rural Retreat, VA

Rural Retreat, VA.

Population: 5,574 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$211,827
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+10.7%
5-year appreciation
+33.2%
10-year appreciation
+78.2%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$212,089
House Price Index
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
5

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
2
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
coldWave, drought, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
54.6 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
224

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Bluestone National Scenic River (50 mi)
Nearest airport
Mountain Empire Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mercer County Airport (BLF) (29 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
+71 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Median annual property tax
$878
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
63.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,476
Average weekly wage
$870
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
98

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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