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Beaver, WV

Beaver, WV.

Population: 6,958 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Beaver, WV is $192,402 — up 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $260,000 after a median 88 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, inland flooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$192,402

Typical home value

+1.3%

1-year change

88

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$192,402
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+8.1%
5-year appreciation
+27.9%
10-year appreciation
+46.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2025)
$195,962
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
$260,000
Median list price
$319,900
Median price per sqft
$135
1-year sale-price change
+18.2%
Median days on market
88 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
15
Sale-to-list ratio
101.4%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+1.9%
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$755/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$760/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$972/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,346/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,408/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, inland flooding, landslide, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
43
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 77% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Shaffer Equipment/Arbuckle Creek Area (14.9 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
62.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.5 in
Annual snowfall
55.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,926
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,952

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve (9 mi)
National parks include
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, Bluestone National Scenic River, Gauley River National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
17
Hospitals include
LEWISGALE HOSPITAL MONTGOMERY, CARILION GILES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CAMC GREENBRIER VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER, INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 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)
+6 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1982
Housing built before 1970
17.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.0%
Median annual property tax
$791
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
65.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
26,646
Average weekly wage
$1,017
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
50

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

How it compares

BeaverState medianUS median
Typical home value$192,402$146,801$288,527
Median sale price$260,000$186,000$325,000
Median days on market88 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$791$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 Beaver, WV?
$192,402.
What is the median sale price in Beaver, WV?
$260,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Beaver, WV?
Median days on market: 88 days.
What is typical rent in Beaver, WV?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $972/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Beaver, WV?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, inland flooding, landslide, lightning, strong wind.
Is Beaver, WV in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Beaver, WV. 43 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Beaver, WV?
Risk to homes is higher than 77% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Beaver, WV?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Beaver, WV?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Beaver, WV walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Beaver, WV?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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