The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 24422 sells for about $149,000, or $85 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (0%), a market in balance. Homes take about 52 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $678 a month.
ZIP 24422 — Clifton Forge
The housing market in 24422 is characterized by low price points and limited inventory, reflecting a stable, small-town environment. Market activity is modest, with homes spending an average of 52 days on the market, driven by local demand rather than speculative investment.
This ZIP is well-suited for budget-conscious buyers, retirees, and those seeking a quiet, small-town lifestyle with access to outdoor amenities.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 52 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.5% · poverty 14.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 24422, Alleghany County VA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Public schools in the area are served by the Alleghany Highlands Public Schools district, which provides education for the Clifton Forge community.
The area is characterized by a small-town economy with limited large-scale industrial development, focusing on local services and regional tourism.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Alleghany County; specific rates and exemptions are determined by the local board of supervisors.
Residents typically have a mean commute time of approximately 22.8 minutes, primarily relying on personal vehicles for travel to regional employment hubs.
The area offers access to outdoor recreation including proximity to the George Washington National Forest, local parks, and historic downtown Clifton Forge.
The rental market is characterized by low median asking rents and limited inventory, with a significant portion of the housing stock being owner-occupied.
The local economy is driven by small businesses, local government, and regional services within the Alleghany Highlands.
Transportation is primarily highway-based, with access to regional corridors serving the Alleghany Highlands.
The Alleghany County Commissioner of the Revenue oversees property assessments for the jurisdiction.
Parcels are subject to county-level taxation and school district levies under the Alleghany Highlands Public Schools system.
Data sourced from SimpleMaps US Zips Comprehensive Database and ACS 2024.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides extensive hiking, camping, and outdoor recreation opportunities.
Features local shops, restaurants, and historic architecture.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.