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Ranson, WV

Ranson, WV.

Population: 7,330 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Ranson, WV is $327,377 — up 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $323,990 after a median 37 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,039/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$327,377

Median home value

+1.9%

1-year change

37

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$327,377
1-year appreciation
+1.9%
3-year appreciation
+14.7%
5-year appreciation
+32.0%
10-year appreciation
+92.6%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$328,627
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
$323,990
Median list price
$319,990
Median price per sqft
$185
1-year sale-price change
+4.5%
Median days on market
37 days
Homes sold (recent period)
33
For-sale inventory
37
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
54
1-year forecast
-0.1%
New listings (monthly)
16

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,039/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,024/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,155/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,266/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,583/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,801/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
RANSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A06
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 34% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
67.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Fort Detrick Area B Ground Water (23.6 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)

Annual precipitation
42.5 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,269
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
18,777

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
50
Nearest national park
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (7 mi)
National parks include
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Antietam National Battlefield, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Needwood Farm Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field (MRB) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
JEFFERSON MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+322 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Housing built before 1970
23.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
37.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,513
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
78.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,982
Average weekly wage
$1,001
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
776

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

How it compares

RansonState medianUS median
Median home value$327,377$143,288$289,727
Median sale price$323,990$186,000$325,000
Median days on market37 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$2,039/mo$1,229/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,513$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 Ranson, WV?
$327,377.
What is the median sale price in Ranson, WV?
$323,990.
How long do homes take to sell in Ranson, WV?
Median days on market: 37 days.
What is typical rent in Ranson, WV?
Typical rent: $2,039/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Ranson, WV?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, strongWind.
Is Ranson, WV in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A06.
What is the wildfire risk in Ranson, WV?
Risk to homes is higher than 34% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Ranson, WV?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ranson, WV?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Ranson, WV?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Ranson, WV walkable?
Walkability index: 9.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Ranson, WV?
Regional Price Parity: 86.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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