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Hurricane, WV — ZIP 25526

Population: 22,514 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 25526 (Hurricane, WV) is $277,373 — up 5.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $166,225 after a median 108.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,433/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with heatwave, icestorm, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$277,373

Median home value

+5.9%

1-year change

108.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$277,373
1-year appreciation
+5.9%
3-year appreciation
+15.7%
5-year appreciation
+28.5%
10-year appreciation
+57.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$277,373
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
$166,225
Median list price
$389,900
Median price per sqft
$131
1-year sale-price change
-7.7%
Median days on market
108.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
47
Sale-to-list ratio
97.1%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+0.5%
New listings (monthly)
23

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,433/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
7
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
CONNER STREET ELEMENTARY, HURRICANE TOWN ELEMENTARY, HURRICANE HIGH SCHOOL, HURRICANE MIDDLE, LAKESIDE ELEMENTARY

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 51% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
53.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Fike Chemical, Inc. (8.4 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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 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
9.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
14,644
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,753

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Gauley River National Recreation Area (55 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Crazy Horse Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Yeager Airport (CRW) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
-22 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
21.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,453
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
81.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
18,222
Average weekly wage
$1,189
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

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

How it compares

ZIP 25526State medianUS median
Median home value$277,373$143,288$289,727
Median sale price$166,225$186,000$325,000
Median days on market109 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$1,433/mo$1,229/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,453$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 25526?
$277,373.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 25526?
$166,225.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 25526?
Median days on market: 108.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 25526?
Typical rent: $1,433/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 25526?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, landslide.
Is ZIP 25526 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 25526?
Risk to homes is higher than 51% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 25526?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 25526?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 25526?
7 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 25526 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 25526?
Regional Price Parity: 86.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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