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Ravenswood, WV

Ravenswood, WV.

Population: 7,435 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Ravenswood, WV is $187,105 — up 4.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $159,500 after a median 23 days on market. 4 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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$187,105

Median home value

+4.5%

1-year change

23

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$187,105
1-year appreciation
+4.5%
3-year appreciation
+19.9%
5-year appreciation
+31.0%
10-year appreciation
+84.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$187,105
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
$159,500
Median list price
$224,950
Median price per sqft
$110
1-year sale-price change
-2.7%
Median days on market
23 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
19
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
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)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
HENRY J KAISER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, RAVENSWOOD GRADE SCHOOL, RAVENSWOOD HIGH SCHOOL, RAVENSWOOD MIDDLE 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
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 36% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Ravenswood PCE Ground Water Plume (5.2 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
46.1 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
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,151
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,544

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Bellville Dam Landing Strip (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport (PKB) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
JACKSON GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+1 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Housing built before 1970
47.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.1%
Median annual property tax
$787
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
49.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,147
Average weekly wage
$1,107
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services

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

How it compares

RavenswoodState medianUS median
Median home value$187,105$143,288$289,727
Median sale price$159,500$186,000$325,000
Median days on market23 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$787$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 Ravenswood, WV?
$187,105.
What is the median sale price in Ravenswood, WV?
$159,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Ravenswood, WV?
Median days on market: 23 days.
What is typical rent in Ravenswood, 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 Ravenswood, WV?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, inlandFlooding, landslide.
Is Ravenswood, WV in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Ravenswood, WV?
Risk to homes is higher than 36% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Ravenswood, WV?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ravenswood, WV?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Ravenswood, WV?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Ravenswood, WV walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Ravenswood, WV?
Regional Price Parity: 86.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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