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Wardensville, WV

Wardensville, WV.

Population: 1,870 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Wardensville, WV is $231,300 — up 4.5% over the past year. 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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$231,300

Median home value

+4.5%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$231,300
1-year appreciation
+4.5%
3-year appreciation
+13.3%
5-year appreciation
+38.7%
10-year appreciation
+111.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$231,300
House Price Index (state)
322.2 (-1.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
8
New listings (monthly)
3

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

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)
avalanche: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 63% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
87.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Avtex Fibers, Inc. (23 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
65.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.4 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park (16 mi)
National parks include
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park, Shenandoah National Park, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Mulberry Run Airport (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field (MRB) (40 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+68 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
30.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.4%
Median annual property tax
$612
Mean commute to work
42 min
Households with broadband internet
76.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,095
Average weekly wage
$879
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
74

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

How it compares

WardensvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$231,300$143,288$289,727
Median annual property tax$612$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 Wardensville, WV?
$231,300.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Wardensville, WV?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide.
What is the wildfire risk in Wardensville, WV?
Risk to homes is higher than 63% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Wardensville, WV?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wardensville, WV?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in Wardensville, WV?
Regional Price Parity: 86.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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