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Cameron, WV

Cameron, WV.

Population: 1,801 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Cameron, WV is $97,545 — up 4.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $180,000 after a median 47 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with inlandflooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$97,545

Median home value

+4.9%

1-year change

47

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$97,545
1-year appreciation
+4.9%
3-year appreciation
+15.2%
5-year appreciation
+9.0%
10-year appreciation
+71.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$97,545
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
$180,000
Median list price
$151,000
Median price per sqft
$147
1-year sale-price change
+114.8%
Median days on market
47 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
91.9%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+0.2%

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
CAMERON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CAMERON HIGH SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
inlandFlooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 28% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Hanlin-Allied-Olin (13 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
52.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.7 in
Annual snowfall
22.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
149
Days with Moderate air quality
202
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
213

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,502
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,286

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Friendship Hill National Historic Site (35 mi)
National parks include
Friendship Hill National Historic Site, Fort Necessity National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Marshall County Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wheeling Ohio County Airport (HLG) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
REYNOLDS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WHEELING HOSPITAL, INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-36 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,960
Housing built before 1970
54.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.2%
Median annual property tax
$768
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
35.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,841
Average weekly wage
$1,309
Top industries (by employment)
Mining, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
8

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

How it compares

CameronState medianUS median
Median home value$97,545$143,288$289,727
Median sale price$180,000$186,000$325,000
Median days on market47 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$768$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 Cameron, WV?
$97,545.
What is the median sale price in Cameron, WV?
$180,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Cameron, WV?
Median days on market: 47 days.
What is typical rent in Cameron, 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 Cameron, WV?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, landslide.
Is Cameron, WV in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Cameron, WV?
Risk to homes is higher than 28% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cameron, WV?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cameron, WV?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cameron, WV?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Cameron, WV walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Cameron, WV?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Cameron, WV?
Regional Price Parity: 86.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Cameron

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