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WV area data

Charleston, WV

Aggregated across 5 ZIP codes in Charleston.

Population: 45,819 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$196,019
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+9.5%
5-year appreciation
+26.9%
10-year appreciation
+46.7%
All-time peak (2025-04)
$196,994
House Price Index
322.2 (-1.4% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$215,900
Median list price
$231,510
Median days on market
53 days
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
+1.0%
Days to pending
85 days
New listings (monthly)
58

Rents

Typical rent
$1,145/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$834/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,374/mo

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
17
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
3
High schools
3

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively High
Top hazards
inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, hail
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
61.8°F
Average high
69.6°F
Average low
53.2°F
Annual precipitation
46.3 in
Annual snowfall
2.5 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
254
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
10
Nearest national park
Gauley River National Recreation Area (32 mi)
Nearest airport
Yeager Airport (CRW) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Yeager Airport (CRW) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
70
Avg hospital rating
1.5 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-143 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,964
Median annual property tax
$1,319
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
74.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
75,874
Average weekly wage
$1,162
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
63

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

ZIP codes in Charleston

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

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