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Valley Grove, WV

Valley Grove, WV.

Population: 1,655 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Valley Grove, WV is $195,335 — up 4.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $265,000 after a median 8 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with inland flooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$195,335

Typical home value

+4.4%

1-year change

8

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$195,335
1-year appreciation
+4.4%
3-year appreciation
+13.5%
5-year appreciation
+8.6%
10-year appreciation
+35.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$195,335
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
$265,000
Median list price
$175,000
Median price per sqft
$141
1-year sale-price change
-14.5%
Median days on market
8 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
100.7%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+1.5%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$703/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$822/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,009/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,300/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,436/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
19
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 26% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
46.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Hanlin-Allied-Olin (19.1 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)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.1 in
Annual snowfall
15.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
225
Days with Moderate air quality
53
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,438
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,232

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Friendship Hill National Historic Site (41 mi)
National parks include
Friendship Hill National Historic Site, Fort Necessity National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Wheeling Ohio County Airport (HLG) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wheeling Ohio County Airport (HLG) (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
32
Hospitals include
EAST OHIO REGIONAL HOSPITAL, EAST LIVERPOOL CITY HOSPITAL, TRINITY MEDICAL CTR EAST &TRINITY MEDICAL CTR WEST
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 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)
-141 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1973
Housing built before 1970
46.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.9%
Median annual property tax
$957
Households with broadband internet
55.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
23,434
Average weekly wage
$1,132
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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

How it compares

Valley GroveState medianUS median
Typical home value$195,335$146,801$288,527
Median sale price$265,000$186,000$325,000
Median days on market8 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$957$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 Valley Grove, WV?
$195,335.
What is the median sale price in Valley Grove, WV?
$265,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Valley Grove, WV?
Median days on market: 8 days.
What is typical rent in Valley Grove, WV?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,009/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Valley Grove, WV?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inland flooding, lightning.
Is Valley Grove, WV in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Valley Grove, WV. 19 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Valley Grove, WV?
Risk to homes is higher than 26% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Valley Grove, WV?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Valley Grove, WV?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Valley Grove, WV walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Valley Grove, WV?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Valley Grove, WV?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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