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Saint albans, WV — ZIP 25177

Population: 22,665 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 25177 (Saint albans, WV) is $153,662 — down 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $160,000 after a median 27 days on market. Typical rent runs $825/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with inlandflooding, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$153,662

Median home value

-1.5%

1-year change

27

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$153,662
1-year appreciation
-1.5%
3-year appreciation
+7.5%
5-year appreciation
+24.1%
10-year appreciation
+50.9%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$158,940
House Price Index (state)
322.2 (-1.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$160,000
Median list price
$165,000
Median price per sqft
$111
1-year sale-price change
-7.8%
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
51
For-sale inventory
65
Sale-to-list ratio
97.4%
Active listings
25
1-year forecast
+1.1%
Days to pending
26 days
New listings (monthly)
29

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$825/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$667/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$834/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,057/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,374/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,586/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
86.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
ALBAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ANNE BAILEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, GEORGE C. WEIMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, HAYES MIDDLE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 81% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Fike Chemical, Inc. (4.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
254
Days with Moderate air quality
106
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
153

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
21,463
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
17,309

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Gauley River National Recreation Area (47 mi)
National parks include
Gauley River National Recreation Area, New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Mallory Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Yeager Airport (CRW) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
CHARLESTON AREA MEDICAL CENTER, CAMC CHARLESTON SURGICAL HOSPITAL, THOMAS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-143 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,964
Housing built before 1970
57.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.9%
Median annual property tax
$893
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
77.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
75,874
Average weekly wage
$1,162
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
63

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 25177State medianUS median
Median home value$153,662$143,288$289,727
Median sale price$160,000$186,000$325,000
Median days on market27 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$825/mo$1,229/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$893$633$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 25177?
$153,662.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 25177?
$160,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 25177?
Median days on market: 27 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 25177?
Typical rent: $825/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 25177?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, hail.
Is ZIP 25177 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 25177?
Risk to homes is higher than 81% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 25177?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 25177?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Fike Chemical, Inc., 4.1 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 25177?
8 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 25177 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 25177?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 25177?
Regional Price Parity: 86.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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