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Valley Bend, WV

Valley Bend, WV.

Population: 661 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$166,397
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+12.2%
5-year appreciation
+22.1%
10-year appreciation
+53.6%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$167,307
House Price Index
322.2 (-1.4% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$130,000
Median list price
$159,900
Median days on market
92 days
Sale-to-list ratio
86.8%
1-year forecast
-0.3%

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%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
inlandFlooding, landslide

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.5 in
Annual snowfall
60.8 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Lazy J. Aerodrome (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport (EKN) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-63 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Median annual property tax
$608
Households with broadband internet
71.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,644
Average weekly wage
$849
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Mining, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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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