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Lost City, WV

Lost City, WV.

Population: 319 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$285,059
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+12.3%
5-year appreciation
+37.5%
10-year appreciation
+100.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$285,059
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
42.3 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park (28 mi)
Nearest airport
Ayers Airport (11 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
+68 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Median annual property tax
$891
Households with broadband internet
90.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,095
Average weekly wage
$879
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
74

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

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

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