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Tappahannock, VA

Tappahannock, VA.

Population: 6,612 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$306,800
1-year appreciation
+1.0%
3-year appreciation
+6.2%
5-year appreciation
+26.5%
10-year appreciation
+73.6%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$307,420
House Price Index
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
8

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
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
60.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.7 in
Annual snowfall
10.1 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
15
Nearest national park
George Washington Birthplace National Monument (19 mi)
Nearest airport
Doves Nest Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Richmond International Airport (RIC) (35 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+18 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Median annual property tax
$1,376
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
57.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,068
Average weekly wage
$844
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
38

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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