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Ruther Glen, VA

Ruther Glen, VA.

Population: 18,392 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$363,270
1-year appreciation
+3.5%
3-year appreciation
+6.4%
5-year appreciation
+22.7%
10-year appreciation
+85.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$363,270
House Price Index
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Market activity

Days to pending
37 days
New listings (monthly)
34

Rents

Typical rent
$2,113/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,280/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,170/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
2
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
48.9 in

Air quality

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park (24 mi)
Nearest airport
Cool Water Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Richmond International Airport (RIC) (31 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
11
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+288 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,999
Median annual property tax
$1,546
Mean commute to work
37 min
Households with broadband internet
61.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,404
Average weekly wage
$872
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
318

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 →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents