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Alderson, WV

Alderson, WV.

Population: 4,664 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$182,939
1-year appreciation
+7.0%
3-year appreciation
+24.6%
5-year appreciation
+40.4%
10-year appreciation
+95.6%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$183,785
House Price Index
322.2 (-1.4% YoY)

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%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
landslide, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
41.9 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
227

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve (23 mi)
Nearest airport
Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
6
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+16 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Median annual property tax
$593
Mean commute to work
40 min
Households with broadband internet
44.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,527
Average weekly wage
$818
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
64

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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