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WV area data

Gay, WV

Gay, WV.

Population: 850 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$181,265
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+6.0%
5-year appreciation
+5.1%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$187,656
House Price Index
322.2 (-1.4% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+1.5%

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
iceStorm, inlandFlooding, landslide

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.5 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Gauley River National Recreation Area (57 mi)
Nearest airport
Jackson County Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Yeager Airport (CRW) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
6
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+1 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Median annual property tax
$626
Households with broadband internet
47.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,147
Average weekly wage
$1,107
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services

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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