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Elkins, WV

Elkins, WV.

Population: 14,102 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Elkins, WV is $173,545 — up 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $162,450 after a median 71 days on market. 8 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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$173,545

Median home value

+1.2%

1-year change

71

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$173,545
1-year appreciation
+1.2%
3-year appreciation
+9.8%
5-year appreciation
+23.5%
10-year appreciation
+44.1%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$174,635
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
$162,450
Median list price
$197,500
Median price per sqft
$108
1-year sale-price change
-27.6%
Median days on market
71 days
Homes sold (recent period)
24
For-sale inventory
53
Sale-to-list ratio
91.6%
Active listings
42
1-year forecast
+0.8%
New listings (monthly)
17

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
8
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
ELKINS HIGH SCHOOL, ELKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL, MIDLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ELKINS THIRD WARD ELEMENTARY 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)
hail: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · winterWeather: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 37% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,645
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,614

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Friendship Hill National Historic Site (59 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Fairview Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport (EKN) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
DAVIS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-63 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
45.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.9%
Median annual property tax
$600
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
74.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,644
Average weekly wage
$849
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Mining, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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

How it compares

ElkinsState medianUS median
Median home value$173,545$143,288$289,727
Median sale price$162,450$186,000$325,000
Median days on market71 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$600$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 Elkins, WV?
$173,545.
What is the median sale price in Elkins, WV?
$162,450.
How long do homes take to sell in Elkins, WV?
Median days on market: 71 days.
What is typical rent in Elkins, 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 Elkins, WV?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, landslide.
Is Elkins, WV in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Elkins, WV?
Risk to homes is higher than 37% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Elkins, WV?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Elkins, WV?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Elkins, WV?
8 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Elkins, WV walkable?
Walkability index: 10.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Elkins, WV?
Regional Price Parity: 86.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Elkins

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