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Wellsburg, WV — ZIP 26070

Population: 7,741 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 26070 (Wellsburg, WV) is $121,776 — down 3.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $145,000 after a median 52.5 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$121,776

Median home value

-3.5%

1-year change

52.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$121,776
1-year appreciation
-3.5%
3-year appreciation
+1.3%
5-year appreciation
+7.9%
10-year appreciation
+61.3%
All-time peak (2025-08)
$126,874
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
$145,000
Median list price
$128,000
Median price per sqft
$100
1-year sale-price change
-3.3%
Median days on market
52.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
16
For-sale inventory
31
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
22
1-year forecast
+0.7%
New listings (monthly)
8

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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
BROOKE HIGH SCHOOL, BROOKE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL SOUTH, BROOKE MIDDLE SCHOOL, BROOKE PRIMARY SCHOOL SOUTH, THE BRUIN BRIDGE

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 25% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
49.0%
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)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.8 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
19
Days with Good air quality
316
Days with Moderate air quality
43
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
183

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,942
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,368

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Friendship Hill National Historic Site (48 mi)
National parks include
Friendship Hill National Historic Site, First Ladies National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Wheeling Ohio County Airport (HLG) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wheeling Ohio County Airport (HLG) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
EAST OHIO REGIONAL HOSPITAL, TRINITY MEDICAL CTR EAST &TRINITY MEDICAL CTR WEST, WASHINGTON HOSPITAL, THE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
0 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,959
Housing built before 1970
62.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.6%
Median annual property tax
$736
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
61.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,190
Average weekly wage
$1,003
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Arts & Entertainment, Finance & Insurance

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

How it compares

ZIP 26070State medianUS median
Median home value$121,776$143,288$289,727
Median sale price$145,000$186,000$325,000
Median days on market53 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$736$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 26070?
$121,776.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 26070?
$145,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 26070?
Median days on market: 52.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 26070?
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 26070?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 26070 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 26070?
Risk to homes is higher than 25% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 26070?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 26070?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 26070?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 26070 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 26070?
Good. Median AQI: 19. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 26070?
Regional Price Parity: 86.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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