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Charles town, WV — ZIP 25414

Population: 21,073 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 25414 (Charles town, WV) is $417,006 — up 3.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $335,000 after a median 59 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,910/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$417,006

Median home value

+3.4%

1-year change

59

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$417,006
1-year appreciation
+3.4%
3-year appreciation
+13.5%
5-year appreciation
+28.0%
10-year appreciation
+84.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$417,006
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
$335,000
Median list price
$329,990
Median price per sqft
$172
1-year sale-price change
-1.5%
Median days on market
59 days
Homes sold (recent period)
36
For-sale inventory
100
Sale-to-list ratio
99.8%
Active listings
32
1-year forecast
+0.3%
Days to pending
32 days
New listings (monthly)
40

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,910/mo
1-year rent change
+6.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,024/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,155/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,266/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,583/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,801/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
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
CHARLES TOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL, PAGE JACKSON ELEMENTARY, SOUTH JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WRIGHT DENNY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 34% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
67.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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)

Annual precipitation
42.5 in
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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,875
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
17,729

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
53
Nearest national park
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (9 mi)
National parks include
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Antietam National Battlefield, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Krens Farm Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field (MRB) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
WINCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER, MARTINSBURG VA MEDICAL CENTER, JEFFERSON MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+322 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,997
Housing built before 1970
16.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
46.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,003
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
80.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,982
Average weekly wage
$1,001
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
776

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

How it compares

ZIP 25414State medianUS median
Median home value$417,006$143,288$289,727
Median sale price$335,000$186,000$325,000
Median days on market59 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$1,910/mo$1,229/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,003$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 25414?
$417,006.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 25414?
$335,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 25414?
Median days on market: 59 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 25414?
Typical rent: $1,910/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 25414?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, strongWind.
Is ZIP 25414 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 25414?
Risk to homes is higher than 34% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 25414?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 25414?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 25414?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 25414 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 25414?
Regional Price Parity: 86.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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