The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 25313 sells for about $179,000, or $118 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $997 a month.
ZIP 25313 — Charleston
The 25313 housing market remains stable with modest year-over-year price growth and a balanced inventory level. Market activity is driven by local demand for affordable suburban housing within the Charleston metropolitan area, with limited new construction keeping supply tight.
This ZIP is well-suited for budget-conscious family buyers and local workers seeking suburban living with convenient access to the Charleston employment core.
Median prices moved up 2.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 3.6 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.4% · poverty 7.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 25313, Kanawha County WV
Crime rates in the 25313 area are generally consistent with regional averages for Kanawha County, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Schools serving the area are part of the Kanawha County School District, which maintains a mix of ratings; local elementary schools generally receive average performance marks.
The area is subject to standard regional flood risks associated with the Kanawha River valley and typical Appalachian weather patterns; property insurance remains stable but sensitive to regional storm activity.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Charleston metropolitan area, with major employment sectors including healthcare, government, and regional retail hubs.
Property taxes are assessed by Kanawha County based on a percentage of fair market value, with rates determined by local levies and school district requirements.
Residents primarily commute via I-64 and US-60 toward downtown Charleston, with average commute times reflecting typical suburban-to-urban traffic patterns.
The area features access to local community parks and proximity to the Kanawha River for outdoor activities, with shopping and dining concentrated along the main commercial corridors.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from local workers and a limited supply of multi-family units, keeping vacancy rates relatively low.
The economy is anchored by the Charleston metropolitan area, with significant employment in healthcare, state government, and regional logistics.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-64, facilitating regional transit toward Charleston.
Development is primarily focused on infill residential projects and commercial maintenance along existing arterial roads.
The Kanawha County Assessor manages property valuations based on periodic reappraisals and market sales data.
Parcels are subject to Kanawha County school and municipal tax levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional flood and storm risk profiles common to the Kanawha Valley.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS and DHC datasets.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides regional recreational access and scenic views.
Neighborhood-level green spaces for outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.