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Wardensville, WV

Wardensville, WV.

Population: 1,870 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Wardensville, WV is $230,469 — up 3.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $389,500 after a median 74 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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$230,469

Median home value

+3.9%

1-year change

74

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$230,469
1-year appreciation
+3.9%
3-year appreciation
+12.5%
5-year appreciation
+37.4%
10-year appreciation
+110.2%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$230,469
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
$389,500
Median list price
$245,000
Median price per sqft
$185
1-year sale-price change
+77.0%
Median days on market
74 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
+1.4%
New listings (monthly)
3

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$716/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$805/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$955/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,151/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,293/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)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · avalanche: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 63% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
87.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Avtex Fibers, Inc. (23 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
65.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.4 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
6
Nearest national park
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park (16 mi)
National parks include
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park, Shenandoah National Park, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Mulberry Run Airport (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field (MRB) (40 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
12
Hospitals include
WESTERN MARYLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, THOMAS B FINAN CENTER, WINCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+68 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
30.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.4%
Median annual property tax
$612
Mean commute to work
42 min
Households with broadband internet
76.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,289
Average weekly wage
$954
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
66

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

How it compares

WardensvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$230,469$146,801$288,527
Median sale price$389,500$186,000$325,000
Median days on market74 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$612$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 Wardensville, WV?
$230,469.
What is the median sale price in Wardensville, WV?
$389,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Wardensville, WV?
Median days on market: 74 days.
What is typical rent in Wardensville, WV?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $955/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Wardensville, WV?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide.
What is the wildfire risk in Wardensville, WV?
Risk to homes is higher than 63% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Wardensville, WV?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wardensville, WV?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in Wardensville, WV?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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