City profile
St. Albans, WV
Putnam County · Population 10,522
St. Albans is a town in Putnam County, WV with about 10,522 residents and a typical home value near $141,000. It is 10 miles from Charleston, WV, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
34°F
Summer avg
75°F
Sunny days / yr
165
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$140,800
Typical monthly housing
$829
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
79
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.55%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.82%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.59%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 95/100
Top hazards: Riverine flooding, Landslide, Heat wave
Nearest major airport
126 mi to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 26% Democratic / 72% Republican
Community
Population
10,522
Black population
4.2%
County
Putnam County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸More retirees are leaving WV than arriving, mostly over cost
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: flooding
Highlights
- About 10,522 residents
- Typical home value about $141,000
- 10 miles from Charleston, WV
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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