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Milton, WV

Milton, WV.

Population: 9,318 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Milton, WV is $228,431 — up 6.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $309,500 after a median 22 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, heat wave, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$228,431

Typical home value

+6.2%

1-year change

22

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$228,431
1-year appreciation
+6.2%
3-year appreciation
+21.0%
5-year appreciation
+34.8%
10-year appreciation
+71.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$228,431
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
$309,500
Median list price
$285,000
Median price per sqft
$146
1-year sale-price change
+10.5%
Median days on market
22 days
Homes sold (recent period)
16
For-sale inventory
21
Sale-to-list ratio
100.8%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+1.9%
New listings (monthly)
7

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.4 : 1
Schools include
Milton Elementary School, Milton Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, heat wave, inland flooding, landslide, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
269
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 52% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
38.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Fike Chemical, Inc. (16 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)

Annual precipitation
46.6 in
Annual snowfall
23.1 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
253
Days with Moderate air quality
111
Highest AQI recorded (year)
92

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,936
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,459

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Ona Airpark (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field (HTS) (25 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
16
Hospitals include
KING'S DAUGHTERS' MEDICAL CENTER, THREE RIVERS MEDICAL CENTER, HOLZER MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 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)
-218 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1992
Housing built before 1970
25.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,008
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
67.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
44,107
Average weekly wage
$1,133
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
71

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

How it compares

MiltonState medianUS median
Typical home value$228,431$146,801$288,527
Median sale price$309,500$186,000$325,000
Median days on market22 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,008$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 Milton, WV?
$228,431.
What is the median sale price in Milton, WV?
$309,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Milton, WV?
Median days on market: 22 days.
What is typical rent in Milton, 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 Milton, WV?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, heat wave, inland flooding, landslide, lightning.
Is Milton, WV in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Milton, WV. 269 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 Milton, WV?
Risk to homes is higher than 52% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Milton, WV?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Milton, WV?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Milton, WV?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Milton, WV walkable?
Walkability index: 10.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Milton, WV?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Milton, WV?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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