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Waiteville, WV

Waiteville, WV.

Population: 265 (Census ACS)

The median home value (Census ACS) in Waiteville, WV is $138,300. Homes sell for a median $249,000 after a median 27 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with cold wave, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$138,300

Median home value (Census)

27

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value (Census)
$138,300
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
$249,000
Median list price
$286,000
Median price per sqft
$200
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Active listings
1

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$708/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$762/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$944/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,307/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,421/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)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strong wind: Relatively Low · winter weather: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 58% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
91.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 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
53.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.1 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Bluestone National Scenic River (31 mi)
National parks include
Bluestone National Scenic River, New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, Booker T Washington National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Willow Bend Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) (26 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
15
Hospitals include
CARILION MEDICAL CENTER, CARILION NEW RIVER VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER, LEWISGALE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1982
Housing built before 1970
19.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.2%
Median annual property tax
$391
Households with broadband internet
66.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,156
Average weekly wage
$889
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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

How it compares

WaitevilleState medianUS median
Median sale price$249,000$186,000$325,000
Median days on market27 days64 days51 days
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 median home value in Waiteville, WV?
$138,300 (Census ACS).
What is the median sale price in Waiteville, WV?
$249,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Waiteville, WV?
Median days on market: 27 days.
What is typical rent in Waiteville, 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 Waiteville, WV?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, landslide.
What is the wildfire risk in Waiteville, WV?
Risk to homes is higher than 58% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Waiteville, WV?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Waiteville, WV?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in Waiteville, WV?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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