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Bluefield, West Virginia · ZIP 24701

Bluefield — ZIP 24701

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Bluefield (24701) scores 67/100 — Fair for West Virginia. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $122K.

67OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share32%
Property crime share68%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index53/100
Avg math proficiency25%
Avg reading proficiency32%
Schools nearby7

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index60/100
Typical home value$122K
Median rent$846/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$122K

Median Rent

$846/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 2 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

714

Violent Crime

152

Property Crime

562

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Mercer County, West Virginia (2024). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Bluewell Elementary SchoolPK–05167
32%
27%
Brushfork Elementary SchoolKG–05171
27%
22%
Bluefield Middle School06–08428
25%
37%
Bluefield High School09–12618
22%
42%
Mountain Valley Elementary SchoolPK–05273
22%
27%
Bluefield Intermediate School03–05269
22%
35%
Bluefield Primary SchoolPK–02349Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

17,943

Median Income

$50K

Homeownership

69%

Median Age

45.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 24701 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 24701 has a school score of 53/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 24701 is approximately $122K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 24701 in Bluefield has an overall NeighborScore of 67/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.