Investor-grade market analytics for Charleston, West Virginia. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.
$150,969
+1.6% year-over-year
9.8%
gross annual
+1.6%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
+1.6% year-over-year
31/100
LowNet migration: Bottom 17% nationally
In-migrants avg $44,482 AGI vs out-migrants $50,695
Opportunity Zone Market
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Charleston, WV is in a stabilization phase with 1.6% year-over-year appreciation, suggesting cooling demand and a shift toward balanced conditions. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 2.6x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (31/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 9.77% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.
12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)
Charleston, WV's primary climate exposure is flooding (49/100). The composite climate risk score of 31/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
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