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WV area data

Charleston, WV

Aggregated across 5 ZIP codes in Charleston.

Population: 45,819 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Charleston, WV is $196,019 — up 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $215,900 after a median 53 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,145/month. 17 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with inlandflooding, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$196,019

Median home value

+2.1%

1-year change

53

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$196,019
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+9.5%
5-year appreciation
+26.9%
10-year appreciation
+46.7%
All-time peak (2025-04)
$196,994
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
$215,900
Median list price
$231,510
Median price per sqft
$115
1-year sale-price change
+5.9%
Median days on market
53 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
159
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
+1.0%
Days to pending
85 days
New listings (monthly)
58

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,145/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
17
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
3
High schools
3
Schools include
PIEDMONT YEAR-ROUND EDUCATION, GARNET CAREER CENTER, CHAMBERLAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, HORACE MANN MIDDLE SCHOOL, KANAWHA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 81% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Fike Chemical, Inc. (10 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
61.8°F
Average high
69.6°F
Average low
53.2°F
Annual precipitation
46.3 in
Annual snowfall
2.5 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)
42
Days with Good air quality
254
Days with Moderate air quality
106
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
153

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
27,355
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,618

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
10
Nearest national park
Gauley River National Recreation Area (32 mi)
National parks include
Gauley River National Recreation Area, New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Yeager Airport (CRW) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Yeager Airport (CRW) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
70
Hospitals include
CHARLESTON AREA MEDICAL CENTER, CAMC CHARLESTON SURGICAL HOSPITAL, HIGHLAND HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 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)
-143 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,964
Housing built before 1970
55.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,319
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
74.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
75,874
Average weekly wage
$1,162
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
63

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

How it compares

CharlestonState medianUS median
Median home value$196,019$143,288$289,727
Median sale price$215,900$186,000$325,000
Median days on market53 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$1,145/mo$1,229/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,319$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 Charleston, WV?
$196,019.
What is the median sale price in Charleston, WV?
$215,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Charleston, WV?
Median days on market: 53 days.
What is typical rent in Charleston, WV?
Typical rent: $1,145/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Charleston, WV?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, hail.
Is Charleston, WV in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone C; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Charleston, WV?
Risk to homes is higher than 81% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Charleston, WV?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Charleston, WV?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Charleston, WV?
17 schools (9 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Charleston, WV walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Charleston, WV?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Charleston, WV?
Regional Price Parity: 86.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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