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Buckhannon, WV

Buckhannon, WV.

Population: 18,689 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$162,338
1-year appreciation
+3.4%
3-year appreciation
+15.9%
5-year appreciation
+26.2%
10-year appreciation
+58.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$162,338
House Price Index
322.2 (-1.4% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
15

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
8
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
landslide, lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.2 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Friendship Hill National Historic Site (58 mi)
Nearest airport
Upshur County Regional Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport (EKN) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+7 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Median annual property tax
$739
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
69.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,304
Average weekly wage
$977
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
48

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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