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WV area data

Ashton, WV

Ashton, WV.

Population: 837 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$157,515
1-year appreciation
+7.0%
3-year appreciation
+17.9%
5-year appreciation
+31.1%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$157,945
House Price Index
322.2 (-1.4% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+1.7%

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
iceStorm, inlandFlooding, landslide

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
48.3 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Ona Airpark (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field (HTS) (29 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
10
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-5 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,994
Median annual property tax
$634
Households with broadband internet
71.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,150
Average weekly wage
$1,096
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Other Services, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
8

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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