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Creston, WV

Creston, WV.

Population: 356 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$107,975
1-year appreciation
+9.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$107,975
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%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
landslide

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
48.6 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Hales Landing Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport (PKB) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+9 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,964
Median annual property tax
$407
Households with broadband internet
52.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
893
Average weekly wage
$1,035
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Administrative Services, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
18

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