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Purgitsville, WV

Purgitsville, WV.

Population: 1,029 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Purgitsville, WV is $242,287 — up 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $225,000 after a median 144.5 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$242,287

Median home value

+0.8%

1-year change

144.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$242,287
1-year appreciation
+0.8%
3-year appreciation
+8.1%
5-year appreciation
+26.1%
10-year appreciation
+63.2%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$244,255
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
$225,000
Median list price
$409,000
Median price per sqft
$161
1-year sale-price change
-33.8%
Median days on market
144.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+1.9%

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively Low · winterWeather: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 50% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
92.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (USNAVY) (21.9 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
53.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
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
3.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,951
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,339

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park (36 mi)
National parks include
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park, Fort Necessity National Battlefield, Flight 93 National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Lost Mountain Airport (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
HAMPSHIRE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, POTOMAC VALLEY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+40 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
28.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
37.3%
Median annual property tax
$583
Households with broadband internet
56.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,906
Average weekly wage
$774
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Construction, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
120

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

How it compares

PurgitsvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$242,287$143,288$289,727
Median sale price$225,000$186,000$325,000
Median days on market145 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$583$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 Purgitsville, WV?
$242,287.
What is the median sale price in Purgitsville, WV?
$225,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Purgitsville, WV?
Median days on market: 144.5 days.
What is typical rent in Purgitsville, 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 Purgitsville, WV?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide.
Is Purgitsville, WV in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Purgitsville, WV?
Risk to homes is higher than 50% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Purgitsville, WV?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Purgitsville, WV?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Purgitsville, WV walkable?
Walkability index: 3.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Purgitsville, WV?
Regional Price Parity: 86.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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