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Hico, WV

Hico, WV.

Population: 704 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$186,218
1-year appreciation
+13.2%
3-year appreciation
+24.6%
5-year appreciation
+51.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$186,218
House Price Index
322.2 (-1.4% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.25M
Median days on market
303 days
Sale-to-list ratio
83.3%
1-year forecast
+2.3%

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
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
lightning, landslide, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.0 in
Annual snowfall
36.8 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Gauley River National Recreation Area (12 mi)
Nearest airport
Fayette Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-99 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Median annual property tax
$956
Households with broadband internet
35.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,685
Average weekly wage
$882
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Arts & Entertainment
Annual residential building permits (county)
19

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