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Camden On Gauley, WV — ZIP 26208

Population: 893 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 26208 (Camden On Gauley, WV) is $80,743 — down 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $38,000 after a median 432 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$80,743

Median home value

-2.3%

1-year change

432

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$80,743
1-year appreciation
-2.3%
3-year appreciation
-4.2%
5-year appreciation
-7.2%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$96,128
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
$38,000
Median list price
$55,000
Median price per sqft
$19
Median days on market
432 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
4
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
1

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$708/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$722/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$944/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,125/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · avalanche: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low · winterWeather: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 41% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
89.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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 flood data (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
63.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.8 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Gauley River National Recreation Area (26 mi)
National parks include
Gauley River National Recreation Area, New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
4
Nearest airport
Herold Airport (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
BECKLEY VA MEDICAL CENTER, BECKLEY ARH HOSPITAL, RALEIGH GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+11 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
35.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.0%
Median annual property tax
$262
Mean commute to work
38 min
Households with broadband internet
50.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,074
Average weekly wage
$815
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Wholesale Trade

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

How it compares

ZIP 26208State medianUS median
Median home value$80,743$146,801$288,527
Median sale price$38,000$186,000$325,000
Median days on market432 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$262$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 ZIP 26208?
$80,743.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 26208?
$38,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 26208?
Median days on market: 432 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 26208?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $944/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 26208?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 26208?
Risk to homes is higher than 41% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 26208?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 26208?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 26208?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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