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West union, WV

West union, WV.

Population: 2,998 (Census ACS)

The median home value in West union, WV is $111,795 — up 9.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $155,000 after a median 61 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). 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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$111,795

Median home value

+9.4%

1-year change

61

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$111,795
1-year appreciation
+9.4%
3-year appreciation
+13.3%
5-year appreciation
+15.9%
10-year appreciation
+69.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$111,795
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
$155,000
Median list price
$155,000
Median price per sqft
$110
1-year sale-price change
-31.1%
Median days on market
61 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
96.5%
1-year forecast
+0.3%

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
DODDRIDGE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL, DODDRIDGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, DODDRIDGE COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, DODDRIDGE COUNTY PRESCHOOL CENTER

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 31% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
91.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
North 25th Street Glass and Zinc (22.4 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
Annual precipitation
51.0 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
9.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,543
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,405

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Friendship Hill National Historic Site (58 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
Nicholson Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB) (29 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
CLARKSBURG VA MEDICAL CENTER, HIGHLAND-CLARKSBURG HOSPITAL, INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-29 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,963
Housing built before 1970
54.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.8%
Median annual property tax
$709
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
66.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
878
Average weekly wage
$1,451
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Health Care, Finance & Insurance

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

How it compares

West unionState medianUS median
Median home value$111,795$143,288$289,727
Median sale price$155,000$186,000$325,000
Median days on market61 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$709$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 West union, WV?
$111,795.
What is the median sale price in West union, WV?
$155,000.
How long do homes take to sell in West union, WV?
Median days on market: 61 days.
What is typical rent in West union, 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 West union, WV?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide.
What is the wildfire risk in West union, WV?
Risk to homes is higher than 31% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in West union, WV?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near West union, WV?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve West union, WV?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is West union, WV walkable?
Walkability index: 9.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in West union, WV?
Regional Price Parity: 86.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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