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East bank, WV

East bank, WV.

Population: 850 (Census ACS)

The median home value in East bank, WV is $109,647 — down 9.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $5,100 after a median 18 days on market. 1 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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$109,647

Median home value

-9.8%

1-year change

18

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$109,647
1-year appreciation
-9.8%
3-year appreciation
-1.4%
5-year appreciation
+16.6%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$126,366
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
$5,100
1-year sale-price change
-95.9%
Median days on market
18 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
65.0%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+1.2%

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
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
EAST BANK MIDDLE 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
X
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
Shaffer Equipment/Arbuckle Creek Area (23.2 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
66.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.2 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
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,216
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,393

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Gauley River National Recreation Area (24 mi)
National parks include
Gauley River National Recreation Area, New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, Bluestone National Scenic River
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Island Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Yeager Airport (CRW) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
CHARLESTON AREA MEDICAL CENTER, CAMC CHARLESTON SURGICAL HOSPITAL, THOMAS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 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)
-143 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,965
Housing built before 1970
55.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.2%
Median annual property tax
$937
Households with broadband internet
76.3%

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

East bankState medianUS median
Median home value$109,647$143,288$289,727
Median sale price$5,100$186,000$325,000
Median days on market18 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$937$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 East bank, WV?
$109,647.
What is the median sale price in East bank, WV?
$5,100.
How long do homes take to sell in East bank, WV?
Median days on market: 18 days.
What is typical rent in East bank, 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 East bank, WV?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, hail.
Is East bank, WV in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in East bank, 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 East bank, WV?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near East bank, WV?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve East bank, WV?
1 schools (1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is East bank, WV walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in East bank, WV?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in East bank, WV?
Regional Price Parity: 86.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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