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Mount hope, WV

Mount hope, WV.

Population: 6,163 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Mount hope, WV is $129,776 — down 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $136,000 after a median 53 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, inlandflooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$129,776

Median home value

-3.2%

1-year change

53

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$129,776
1-year appreciation
-3.2%
3-year appreciation
+5.1%
5-year appreciation
+21.8%
10-year appreciation
+52.6%
All-time peak (2024-09)
$141,141
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
$136,000
Median list price
$119,450
Median price per sqft
$80
1-year sale-price change
-13.9%
Median days on market
53 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
17
Sale-to-list ratio
93.4%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+1.8%
New listings (monthly)
5

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
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
BRADLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 77% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Shaffer Equipment/Arbuckle Creek Area (8.1 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
54.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.9 in
Annual snowfall
10.9 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
7.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,436
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,035

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve (11 mi)
National parks include
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, Bluestone National Scenic River, Gauley River National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
BECKLEY VA MEDICAL CENTER, BECKLEY ARH HOSPITAL, RALEIGH GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+6 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
34.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.8%
Median annual property tax
$777
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
62.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
26,114
Average weekly wage
$968
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Mining
Annual residential building permits (county)
41

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

How it compares

Mount hopeState medianUS median
Median home value$129,776$143,288$289,727
Median sale price$136,000$186,000$325,000
Median days on market53 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$777$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 Mount hope, WV?
$129,776.
What is the median sale price in Mount hope, WV?
$136,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Mount hope, WV?
Median days on market: 53 days.
What is typical rent in Mount hope, 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 Mount hope, WV?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning, strongWind.
Is Mount hope, WV in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Mount hope, WV?
Risk to homes is higher than 77% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Mount hope, WV?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mount hope, WV?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Mount hope, WV?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Mount hope, WV walkable?
Walkability index: 7.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Mount hope, WV?
Regional Price Parity: 86.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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