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WV area data

Marlinton, WV

Marlinton, WV.

Population: 3,019 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$146,525
1-year appreciation
+4.4%
3-year appreciation
+11.7%
5-year appreciation
+29.9%
10-year appreciation
+92.1%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$148,440
House Price Index
322.2 (-1.4% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
6

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
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
landslide

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.3 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Gauley River National Recreation Area (49 mi)
Nearest airport
Snowshoe Airport (18 mi)
Nearest major airport
Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-44 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Median annual property tax
$443
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
64.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,228
Average weekly wage
$709
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

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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