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Mullens, WV

Mullens, WV.

Population: 2,268 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Mullens, WV is $55,868 — down 4.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $154,500 after a median 222 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 avalanche, cold 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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$55,868

Typical home value

-4.4%

1-year change

222

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$55,868
1-year appreciation
-4.4%
3-year appreciation
-4.3%
5-year appreciation
+1.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$63,616
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
$154,500
Median list price
$105,950
Median price per sqft
$85
Median days on market
222 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
99.8%
Active listings
3

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$708/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$853/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$944/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,273/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,278/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
12.1 : 1
Schools include
Mullens Elementary School, Mullens Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, cold wave, inland flooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively Moderate · avalanche: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 86% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
80.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
52.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
41.5°F
Annual precipitation
43.3 in
Annual snowfall
37.2 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
Bluestone National Scenic River (24 mi)
National parks include
Bluestone National Scenic River, New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, Gauley River National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
4
Nearest airport
Mike Ferrell Field (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) (21 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
15
Hospitals include
CLINCH VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER, LEWISGALE HOSPITAL PULASKI, CARILION TAZEWELL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
6
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)
-87 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1954
Housing built before 1970
81.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
2.0%
Median annual property tax
$546
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
70.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,274
Average weekly wage
$1,166
Top industries (by employment)
Mining, Finance & Insurance, Real Estate
Annual residential building permits (county)
20

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

How it compares

MullensState medianUS median
Typical home value$55,868$146,801$288,527
Median sale price$154,500$186,000$325,000
Median days on market222 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$546$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 Mullens, WV?
$55,868.
What is the median sale price in Mullens, WV?
$154,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Mullens, WV?
Median days on market: 222 days.
What is typical rent in Mullens, 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 Mullens, WV?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, cold wave, inland flooding, landslide.
What is the wildfire risk in Mullens, WV?
Risk to homes is higher than 86% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Mullens, WV?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mullens, WV?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Mullens, WV?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Mullens, WV?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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