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Maxwelton, WV

Maxwelton, WV.

Population: 689 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$317,218
1-year appreciation
+12.2%
3-year appreciation
+21.2%
5-year appreciation
+34.6%
10-year appreciation
+71.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$317,218
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
Relatively Low
Top hazards
landslide, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.0 in
Annual snowfall
20.5 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
227

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve (32 mi)
Nearest airport
Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+16 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,000
Median annual property tax
$1,690
Households with broadband internet
81.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,527
Average weekly wage
$818
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
64

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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