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WV area data

Petersburg, WV

Petersburg, WV.

Population: 5,305 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$194,182
1-year appreciation
+4.8%
3-year appreciation
+13.6%
5-year appreciation
+21.8%
10-year appreciation
+61.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$194,182
House Price Index
322.2 (-1.4% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
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%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.5 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park (44 mi)
Nearest airport
Grant County Airport (PGC) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
2
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+37 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Median annual property tax
$567
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
62.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,687
Average weekly wage
$965
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Finance & Insurance, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
27

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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