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Lester

CityThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.West Virginia
$85K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
2
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$104K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.720
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$104K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,421 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.1976
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.55%

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.63%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.3.2%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.82%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.3.3%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.13%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.8.8 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.174
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

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.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.4%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.24%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.323
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.644 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$31K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$41K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.43%

How Lester compares

By median home value, Lester is the 1st most expensive of 5 cities in Raleigh County, and its typical home is worth more than 46% of all homes in Raleigh County.

Home values in Lester

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$41K$299K
cities in Raleigh County ranked by median home value
#Raleigh CountyMedian valueHomes
1Lester$104K720
2Beckley$100K15,282
3Mount Hope$88K2,855
4Sophia$68K659
5Rhodell$28K265

About the Lester market

What is the median home price in Lester, WV?

The median sale price in Lester, WV is $84,596 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Lester, WV each year?

2 homes sold in Lester, WV over the last 12 months (data through April 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Lester, WV?

Lester, WV contains 720 residential properties, with a median of 1,421 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1976. The median TopHap Estimate is $104K.

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

By median home value, Lester, WV is the 1st most expensive of 5 cities in Raleigh County. Its typical home is worth more than 46% of all homes in Raleigh County. Beckley just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Lester, WV?

82% of homes in Lester, WV are owner-occupied. 3% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Lester, WV hold?

63% of mortgaged homes in Lester, WV are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 3.2% owe more than the home is worth.

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