Alleghany County
VA · Pop. 14,962 · Suburban County
Alleghany County sits in Virginia across 447 square miles, home to 14,962 people at 33.5 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage. A median home price of $122,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.83% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 171-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.5°F and average winter lows of 24.6°F. Annual rainfall averages 37.8 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Lewisgale Hospital - Alleghany is 7 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 83.2% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.83% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $122,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Lewisgale Hospital - Alleghany, with an emergency room, is just 7 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.9% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
- Flood risk is high, so low-lying parcels deserve careful evaluation before purchase.
At a glance
Alleghany County, VA is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 87/100
- Median home price
- $122k
- Property tax
- 0.83%
- Growing season
- 171 days (zone 7a)
- Annual rainfall
- 37.8"
- Broadband
- 83.2%
- Nearest hospital
- Lewisgale Hospital - Alleghany, 7 mi
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Homesteading in Alleghany County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Alleghany County?
- Alleghany County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 171-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.5°F, and average winter lows of 24.6°F. The established crops are hay, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $122,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.83%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 83.2% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Lewisgale Hospital - Alleghany is 7 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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