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Coal City

CommunityThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.West Virginia
$83K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.675
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$83K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,212 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1952
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.67%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.69%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0.6%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.76%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.4.0%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.9.6 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.80

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.0%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,669
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.265 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$37K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$50K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.43%

How Coal City compares

By median home value, Coal City is the 7th most expensive of 10 communities in Raleigh County, and its typical home is worth more than 35% of all homes in Raleigh County.

Home values in Coal City

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$36K$203K
communities in Raleigh County ranked by median home value
#Raleigh CountyMedian valueHomes
1Ghent$249K721
2Daniels$238K2,110
3Beaver$202K1,544
4Shady Spring$181K1,921
5Bolt$115K157
6Crab Orchard$114K1,082
7Coal City$83K675
8Glen White$50K128
9Dorothy$30K146
10Colcord$26K144

About the Coal City market

How many homes are there in Coal City, WV?

Coal City, WV contains 675 residential properties, with a median of 1,212 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1952. The median TopHap Estimate is $83K.

How does Coal City, WV compare to the rest of Raleigh County?

By median home value, Coal City, WV is the 7th most expensive of 10 communities in Raleigh County. Its typical home is worth more than 35% of all homes in Raleigh County. Crab Orchard ranks just above it and Glen White just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Coal City, WV?

76% of homes in Coal City, WV are owner-occupied. 4% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Coal City, WV hold?

69% of mortgaged homes in Coal City, WV are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.6% owe more than the home is worth.

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