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East Lynn, WV

East Lynn, WV.

Population: 932 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in East Lynn, WV is $106,760 — up 2.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $391,000 after a median 434 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 heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$106,760

Typical home value

+2.7%

1-year change

434

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$106,760
1-year appreciation
+2.7%
3-year appreciation
-0.4%
5-year appreciation
-11.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$126,092
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
$391,000
Median price per sqft
$245
Median days on market
434 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
94.2%
1-year forecast
+0.6%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$858/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$864/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,006/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,287/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,393/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
11.3 : 1
Schools include
East Lynn Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
heat wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 78% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
67.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
South Point Plant (16.4 mi)
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
67.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.1 in
Annual snowfall
16.7 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)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field (HTS) (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field (HTS) (12 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
17
Hospitals include
KING'S DAUGHTERS' MEDICAL CENTER, PAINTSVILLE ARH HOSPITAL, THREE RIVERS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
2
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)
-110 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1972
Housing built before 1970
44.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.6%
Median annual property tax
$740
Households with broadband internet
37.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,207
Average weekly wage
$990
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Arts & Entertainment
Annual residential building permits (county)
61

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

How it compares

East LynnState medianUS median
Typical home value$106,760$146,801$288,527
Median sale price$391,000$186,000$325,000
Median days on market434 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$740$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 East Lynn, WV?
$106,760.
What is the median sale price in East Lynn, WV?
$391,000.
How long do homes take to sell in East Lynn, WV?
Median days on market: 434 days.
What is typical rent in East Lynn, WV?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,006/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in East Lynn, WV?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding, landslide.
What is the wildfire risk in East Lynn, 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 East Lynn, WV?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near East Lynn, WV?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve East Lynn, WV?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in East Lynn, WV?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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