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Red house, WV

Red house, WV.

Population: 2,330 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Red house, WV is $197,704 — up 4.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $152,000 after a median 102 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with heatwave, icestorm, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$197,704

Median home value

+4.0%

1-year change

102

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$197,704
1-year appreciation
+4.0%
3-year appreciation
+14.4%
5-year appreciation
+23.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$197,704
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
$152,000
Median list price
$155,000
Median days on market
102 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
97.1%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+0.5%

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 51% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
53.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Fike Chemical, Inc. (9.5 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
56.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.5 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
8.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,224
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,082

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Gauley River National Recreation Area (53 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Kurt's Field (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Yeager Airport (CRW) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
CHARLESTON AREA MEDICAL CENTER, CAMC CHARLESTON SURGICAL HOSPITAL, THOMAS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 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)
-22 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
14.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.8%
Median annual property tax
$974
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
55.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
18,222
Average weekly wage
$1,189
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

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

How it compares

Red houseState medianUS median
Median home value$197,704$143,288$289,727
Median sale price$152,000$186,000$325,000
Median days on market102 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$974$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 Red house, WV?
$197,704.
What is the median sale price in Red house, WV?
$152,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Red house, WV?
Median days on market: 102 days.
What is typical rent in Red house, 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 Red house, WV?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, landslide.
Is Red house, WV in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Red house, WV?
Risk to homes is higher than 51% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Red house, WV?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Red house, WV?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Red house, WV walkable?
Walkability index: 8.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Red house, WV?
Regional Price Parity: 86.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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