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Peterstown, WV

Peterstown, WV.

Population: 3,560 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$193,862
1-year appreciation
+7.0%
3-year appreciation
+23.1%
5-year appreciation
+34.9%
10-year appreciation
+81.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$193,862
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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
coldWave, landslide

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.7 in
Annual snowfall
14.1 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Bluestone National Scenic River (15 mi)
Nearest airport
Peterstown Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mercer County Airport (BLF) (24 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
+23 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Median annual property tax
$701
Mean commute to work
38 min
Households with broadband internet
59.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,258
Average weekly wage
$801
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Other Services

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