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Cunard, WV

Cunard, WV.

Population: 7,746 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Cunard, WV is $195,244 — up 4.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $307,500 after a median 44 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, landslide, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$195,244

Typical home value

+4.7%

1-year change

44

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$195,244
1-year appreciation
+4.7%
3-year appreciation
+14.2%
5-year appreciation
+45.5%
10-year appreciation
+80.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2025)
$200,414
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
$307,500
Median list price
$265,000
Median price per sqft
$169
1-year sale-price change
-9.3%
Median days on market
44 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
32
Sale-to-list ratio
96.2%
Active listings
12
1-year forecast
+2.4%
New listings (monthly)
8

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$730/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$735/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$961/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,258/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,606/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.8 : 1
Schools include
Fayetteville PK-8

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, landslide, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · avalanche: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
7
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 78% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
66.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Shaffer Equipment/Arbuckle Creek Area (4.6 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
50.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.4 in
Annual snowfall
38.4 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
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,485
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,821

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Gauley River National Recreation Area (13 mi)
National parks include
Gauley River National Recreation Area, New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, Bluestone National Scenic River
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Fayette Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) (18 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
14
Hospitals include
CAMC GREENBRIER VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER, INC, CHARLESTON AREA MEDICAL CENTER, CAMC CHARLESTON SURGICAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 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)
-99 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1974
Housing built before 1970
43.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.6%
Median annual property tax
$821
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
70.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,998
Average weekly wage
$913
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Arts & Entertainment
Annual residential building permits (county)
27

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

How it compares

CunardState medianUS median
Typical home value$195,244$146,801$288,527
Median sale price$307,500$186,000$325,000
Median days on market44 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$821$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 Cunard, WV?
$195,244.
What is the median sale price in Cunard, WV?
$307,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Cunard, WV?
Median days on market: 44 days.
What is typical rent in Cunard, WV?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $961/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cunard, WV?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, landslide, winter weather.
Is Cunard, WV in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Cunard, WV. 7 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 Cunard, WV?
Risk to homes is higher than 78% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cunard, WV?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cunard, WV?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Shaffer Equipment/Arbuckle Creek Area, 4.6 mi.
How many schools serve Cunard, WV?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Cunard, WV walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Cunard, WV?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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