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Barboursville, WV

Barboursville, WV.

Population: 12,251 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Barboursville, WV is $217,646 — up 4.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $255,000 after a median 13.5 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, heatwave, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$217,646

Median home value

+4.3%

1-year change

13.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$217,646
1-year appreciation
+4.3%
3-year appreciation
+22.3%
5-year appreciation
+34.9%
10-year appreciation
+68.3%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$218,357
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
$255,000
Median list price
$217,450
Median price per sqft
$137
1-year sale-price change
+4.1%
Median days on market
13.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
19
For-sale inventory
35
Sale-to-list ratio
97.9%
Active listings
18
1-year forecast
+0.1%
New listings (monthly)
9

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
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
BARBOURSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL, DAVIS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MARTHA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, NICHOLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, VILLAGE OF BARBOURSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCH

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, heatWave, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 52% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
38.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
South Point Plant (17.9 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
58.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.1 in
Annual snowfall
9.6 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
210
Days with Moderate air quality
62
Highest AQI recorded (year)
144

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,689
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,085

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Ona Airpark (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field (HTS) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
ST MARYS MEDICAL CENTER, HUNTINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER, CABELL HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL, INC
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)
-218 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
33.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,040
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
76.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
43,594
Average weekly wage
$1,044
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
25

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

How it compares

BarboursvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$217,646$143,288$289,727
Median sale price$255,000$186,000$325,000
Median days on market14 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,040$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 Barboursville, WV?
$217,646.
What is the median sale price in Barboursville, WV?
$255,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Barboursville, WV?
Median days on market: 13.5 days.
What is typical rent in Barboursville, WV?
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 Barboursville, WV?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, heatWave, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Barboursville, WV?
Risk to homes is higher than 52% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Barboursville, WV?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Barboursville, WV?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Barboursville, WV?
5 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Barboursville, WV walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Barboursville, WV?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Barboursville, WV?
Regional Price Parity: 86.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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