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Oceana, WV

Oceana, WV.

Population: 1,639 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Oceana, WV is $71,487 — up 3.6% over the past year. 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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$71,487

Typical home value

+3.6%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$71,487
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
-7.4%
5-year appreciation
+2.4%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2023)
$78,725
House Price Index (state)
348.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median list price
$140,000
For-sale inventory
6
Active listings
4

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
13.6 : 1
Schools include
Oceana Middle School, Berlin McKinney Elementary 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
54.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.2 in
Annual snowfall
20.9 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
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve (33 mi)
National parks include
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, Bluestone National Scenic River, Gauley River National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
Kee Field (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) (25 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
BUCHANAN GENERAL HOSPITAL, THOMAS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, BECKLEY VA 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)
-87 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
45.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.0%
Median annual property tax
$391
Households with broadband internet
46.9%

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

OceanaState medianUS median
Typical home value$71,487$146,801$288,527
Median annual property tax$391$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 Oceana, WV?
$71,487.
What is typical rent in Oceana, 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 Oceana, WV?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, cold wave, inland flooding, landslide.
What is the wildfire risk in Oceana, 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 Oceana, WV?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Oceana, WV?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Oceana, WV?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Oceana, WV?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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