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Hurricane, WV vs St. Albans, WV
Hurricane, WV vs St. Albans, WV: What the data shows
Hurricane, WV is in Hurricane, WV while St. Albans, WV is in St. Albans, WV — both in the same state. On home prices, St. Albans, WV is the more affordable option at $127,200 median — $96,200 less than Hurricane, WV's $223,400. WYLT rates Hurricane, WV as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and St. Albans, WV as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.
Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Hurricane, WV has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. St. Albans, WV has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Hurricane, WV has Low flood risk and St. Albans, WV has Low flood risk.
St. Albans, WV is the more walkable neighborhood. Hurricane, WV scores N/A/100 versus St. Albans, WV's 4/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Hurricane, WV has the higher school rating — Hurricane, WV rates 8.7/10 and St. Albans, WV rates 8.5/10.
| Category | Hurricane, WV | St. Albans, WV |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Good for now | Good for now |
| Median Price | $223K | $127K ✓ Lower price |
| Median Rent | $945 | $853 ✓ Lower rent |
| Median Income | $80K ✓ Higher income | $57K |
| Price Volatility | Low ✓ More stable | Moderate |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | Car-dependent | 4/100 ✓ More walkable |
| Transit Score | Minimal transit | 1/100 ✓ Better transit |
| Bike Score | N/A | 1/100 ✓ More bikeable |
| Commute | 90 min | 60 min ✓ Shorter commute |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | B | B |
| Violent Crime | Low | Low |
| Property Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Flood Risk | Low | Low |
| Air Quality | Good ✓ Cleaner air | Moderate |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 8.7/10 ✓ Better schools | 8.5/10 |
| Best for | Families with children (great schools),First‑time homebuyers looking for affordability,Retirees seeking a quiet, low‑risk community, | familiesstudentsbudget buyers |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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