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Cunard, WV — ZIP 25840

Population: 7,746 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 25840 (Cunard, WV) is $195,456 — up 3.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $320,000 after a median 107.5 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, landslide, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$195,456

Median home value

+3.7%

1-year change

107.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$195,456
1-year appreciation
+3.7%
3-year appreciation
+15.5%
5-year appreciation
+43.8%
10-year appreciation
+77.5%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$201,647
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
$320,000
Median list price
$299,000
Median price per sqft
$217
1-year sale-price change
+43.8%
Median days on market
107.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
32
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+2.6%
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
FAYETTEVILLE PK-8

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, landslide, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 78% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
66.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Shaffer Equipment/Arbuckle Creek Area (4.6 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
56.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.6 in
Annual snowfall
10.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,485
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,821

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Gauley River National Recreation Area (13 mi)
National parks include
Gauley River National Recreation Area, New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, Bluestone National Scenic River
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Fayette Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MONTGOMERY GENERAL HOSPITAL
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)
-99 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
43.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.6%
Median annual property tax
$821
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
70.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,685
Average weekly wage
$882
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Arts & Entertainment
Annual residential building permits (county)
19

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

How it compares

ZIP 25840State medianUS median
Median home value$195,456$143,288$289,727
Median sale price$320,000$186,000$325,000
Median days on market108 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$821$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 25840?
$195,456.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 25840?
$320,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 25840?
Median days on market: 107.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 25840?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,057/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 25840?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, landslide, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 25840 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 25840?
Risk to homes is higher than 78% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 25840?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 25840?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Shaffer Equipment/Arbuckle Creek Area, 4.6 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 25840?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 25840 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 25840?
Regional Price Parity: 86.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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