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Grafton, WV

Grafton, WV.

Population: 9,558 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Grafton, WV is $161,235 — up 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $165,000 after a median 56 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$161,235

Median home value

+1.2%

1-year change

56

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$161,235
1-year appreciation
+1.2%
3-year appreciation
+6.8%
5-year appreciation
+20.9%
10-year appreciation
+82.4%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$163,967
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
$165,000
Median list price
$155,000
Median price per sqft
$107
1-year sale-price change
+3.2%
Median days on market
56 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
22
Sale-to-list ratio
98.7%
Active listings
26
1-year forecast
+1.7%
New listings (monthly)
9

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$710/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$823/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,020/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,308/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,380/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.0 : 1
Schools include
Anna Jarvis Elementary School, Grafton High School, Taylor County Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 32% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
76.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sharon Steel Corp (Fairmont Coke Works) (11 mi)
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
62.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.6 in
Annual snowfall
25.5 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,670
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,224

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Friendship Hill National Historic Site (30 mi)
National parks include
Friendship Hill National Historic Site, Fort Necessity National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Carr Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
GRAFTON CITY HOSPITAL, INC
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)
+22 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,969
Housing built before 1970
50.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.6%
Median annual property tax
$746
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
64.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,396
Average weekly wage
$1,218
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services

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

How it compares

GraftonState medianUS median
Median home value$161,235$146,801$288,527
Median sale price$165,000$186,000$325,000
Median days on market56 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$746$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 Grafton, WV?
$161,235.
What is the median sale price in Grafton, WV?
$165,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Grafton, WV?
Median days on market: 56 days.
What is typical rent in Grafton, WV?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,020/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Grafton, WV?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
What is the wildfire risk in Grafton, WV?
Risk to homes is higher than 32% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Grafton, WV?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Grafton, WV?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Grafton, WV?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Grafton, WV walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Grafton, WV?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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