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WV area data

Bethany, WV

Bethany, WV.

Population: 1,061 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$178,942
1-year appreciation
+7.6%
3-year appreciation
+14.8%
5-year appreciation
+18.1%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$179,076
House Price Index
322.2 (-1.4% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$125,000
Median list price
$242,500
Median days on market
8 days
Sale-to-list ratio
92.7%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+1.1%

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%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
inlandFlooding

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.8 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
19
Days with Good air quality
316
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Friendship Hill National Historic Site (45 mi)
Nearest airport
Narrigan Grass Strip (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wheeling Ohio County Airport (HLG) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
2
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
0 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,952
Median annual property tax
$720
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
74.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,190
Average weekly wage
$1,003
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Arts & Entertainment, Finance & Insurance

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 →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents