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Romney, WV — ZIP 26757

Population: 7,029 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 26757 (Romney, WV) is $236,200 — up 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $242,250 after a median 86 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$236,200

Typical home value

+3.1%

1-year change

86

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$236,200
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+12.8%
5-year appreciation
+32.8%
10-year appreciation
+77.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$236,200
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
$242,250
Median list price
$239,900
Median price per sqft
$175
1-year sale-price change
+5.3%
Median days on market
86 days
Homes sold (recent period)
18
For-sale inventory
19
Sale-to-list ratio
96.8%
Active listings
18
1-year forecast
+2.0%
New listings (monthly)
5

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,066/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,180/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,505/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,895/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,516/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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
Hampshire County Schools, WV School For The Deaf & Blind
Schools include
Hampshire Senior High School, Romney Middle School, South Branch Elementary School, WV Schools for the Deaf & the Blind

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
landslide: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · strong wind: Relatively Low · winter weather: Relatively Low · inland flooding: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
24
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 50% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
92.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (USNAVY) (17.6 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
53.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.3 in
Annual snowfall
21.4 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,818
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,089

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park (32 mi)
National parks include
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park, Flight 93 National Memorial, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Lost Mountain Airport (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
HAMPSHIRE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 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)
+40 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1981
Housing built before 1970
32.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.8%
Median annual property tax
$879
Mean commute to work
35 min
Households with broadband internet
68.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,032
Average weekly wage
$848
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Finance & Insurance, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
129

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

How it compares

ZIP 26757State medianUS median
Typical home value$236,200$146,801$288,527
Median sale price$242,250$186,000$325,000
Median days on market86 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$879$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 26757?
$236,200.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 26757?
$242,250.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 26757?
Median days on market: 86 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 26757?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,505/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 26757?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide.
Is ZIP 26757 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 26757. 24 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 26757?
Risk to homes is higher than 50% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 26757?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 26757?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 26757?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 26757 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 26757?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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