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Star City, WV — ZIP 26505

Population: 37,492 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 26505 (Star City, WV) is $259,761 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $289,999 after a median 61 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,314/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with inland flooding, landslide, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$259,761

Typical home value

+2.8%

1-year change

61

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$259,761
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+5.1%
5-year appreciation
+13.1%
10-year appreciation
+31.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$259,761
House Price Index (state)
348.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$289,999
Median list price
$278,200
Median price per sqft
$170
1-year sale-price change
+9.6%
Median days on market
61 days
Homes sold (recent period)
111
For-sale inventory
92
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
86
1-year forecast
+1.9%
Days to pending
37 days
New listings (monthly)
26

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,314/mo
1-year rent change
+8.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$876/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$902/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,143/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,404/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,704/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
Monongalia County Schools, West Virginia Academy
Schools include
Mountaineer Middle School, Suncrest Middle School, Suncrest Elementary School, North Elementary School, Eastwood Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
inland flooding, landslide, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
189
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 30% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
56.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sharon Steel Corp (Fairmont Coke Works) (14 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.2 in
Annual snowfall
8.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
217
Days with Moderate air quality
54
Highest AQI recorded (year)
105

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
24,875
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,161

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Friendship Hill National Historic Site (9 mi)
National parks include
Friendship Hill National Historic Site, Fort Necessity National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field (MGW) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field (MGW) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
MON HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-179 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1984
Housing built before 1970
30.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,339
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
75.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
48,730
Average weekly wage
$1,287
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
22

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 26505State medianUS median
Typical home value$259,761$146,801$288,527
Median sale price$289,999$186,000$325,000
Median days on market61 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$1,314/mo$1,183/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,339$633$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 26505?
$259,761.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 26505?
$289,999.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 26505?
Median days on market: 61 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 26505?
Typical rent: $1,314/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 26505?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inland flooding, landslide, lightning, strong wind.
Is ZIP 26505 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 26505. 189 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 26505?
Risk to homes is higher than 30% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 26505?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 26505?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 26505?
6 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 26505 walkable?
Walkability index: 11.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 26505?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 26505?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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