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Foster, WV

Foster, WV.

Population: 1,084 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Foster, WV is $164,536 — up 6.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $302,500 after a median 29 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with 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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$164,536

Typical home value

+6.4%

1-year change

29

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$164,536
1-year appreciation
+6.4%
3-year appreciation
+7.6%
5-year appreciation
+23.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$164,536
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
$302,500
Median list price
$307,400
Median price per sqft
$138
1-year sale-price change
+26.6%
Median days on market
29 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
1-year forecast
+4.2%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$657/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$722/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$944/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,251/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,578/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.6 : 1
Schools include
Boone Career And Technical Center, Brookview Elementary

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
Notable hazard ratings (county)
landslide: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low · avalanche: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 89% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Fike Chemical, Inc. (24.5 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
56.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.6 in
Annual snowfall
17.3 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

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Gauley River National Recreation Area (46 mi)
National parks include
Gauley River National Recreation Area, New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, Bluestone National Scenic River
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Logan County Airport (16 mi)
Nearest major airport
Yeager Airport (CRW) (24 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
18
Hospitals include
PIKEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER, TUG VALLEY ARH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, ST MARYS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 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)
-111 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1990
Housing built before 1970
27.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.5%
Median annual property tax
$786
Households with broadband internet
75.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,573
Average weekly wage
$1,149
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
6

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

How it compares

FosterState medianUS median
Typical home value$164,536$146,801$288,527
Median sale price$302,500$186,000$325,000
Median days on market29 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$786$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 Foster, WV?
$164,536.
What is the median sale price in Foster, WV?
$302,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Foster, WV?
Median days on market: 29 days.
What is typical rent in Foster, WV?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $944/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Foster, WV?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inland flooding, landslide.
What is the wildfire risk in Foster, WV?
Risk to homes is higher than 89% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Foster, WV?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Foster, WV?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Foster, WV?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Foster, WV?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Foster

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