Investor-grade market analytics for Charleston, West Virginia. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.
$142,678
-1.1% year-over-year
8.4%
gross annual
-6.1%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
-6.1% year-over-year
Charleston, WV is experiencing a correction with -1.1% year-over-year decline, signaling a buyer's market with softening demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 2.46x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (31/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 8.45% 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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