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Elizabeth, WV

Elizabeth, WV.

Population: 3,363 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Elizabeth, WV is $113,330 — up 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $158,500 after a median 76 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 13.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$113,330

Median home value

+0.6%

1-year change

76

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$113,330
1-year appreciation
+0.6%
3-year appreciation
+5.9%
5-year appreciation
+8.6%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$118,051
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
$158,500
Median list price
$149,500
Median price per sqft
$140
1-year sale-price change
-1.6%
Median days on market
76 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
13
Sale-to-list ratio
91.3%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
-1.0%

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
WIRT COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL, WIRT COUNTY PRIMARY CENTER, WIRT COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 30% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
88.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Vienna Tetrachloroethene (20.8 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
55.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.5 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
788
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,093

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Hales Landing Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport (PKB) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
MARIETTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, SELBY GENERAL HOSPITAL, JACKSON GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+12 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
25.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.1%
Median annual property tax
$632
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
49.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
469
Average weekly wage
$839
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
14

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

How it compares

ElizabethState medianUS median
Median home value$113,330$143,288$289,727
Median sale price$158,500$186,000$325,000
Median days on market76 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$632$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 Elizabeth, WV?
$113,330.
What is the median sale price in Elizabeth, WV?
$158,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Elizabeth, WV?
Median days on market: 76 days.
What is typical rent in Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth, WV?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is Elizabeth, WV in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Elizabeth, WV?
Risk to homes is higher than 30% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Elizabeth, WV?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Elizabeth, WV?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Elizabeth, WV?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Elizabeth, WV walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Elizabeth, WV?
Regional Price Parity: 86.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Elizabeth

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