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Richwood, WV

Richwood, WV.

Population: 2,760 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$63,476
1-year appreciation
-8.7%
3-year appreciation
-2.2%
5-year appreciation
+9.6%
All-time peak (2024-08)
$78,725
House Price Index
322.2 (-1.4% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
3

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
Relatively Low
Top hazards
coldWave, landslide, lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.1 in
Annual snowfall
27.8 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Gauley River National Recreation Area (23 mi)
Nearest airport
Richwood Municipal Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
2
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+22 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,953
Median annual property tax
$413
Households with broadband internet
63.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,849
Average weekly wage
$990
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Mining, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

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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