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Ranson, WV

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Delight in natural and historical amenities near the city

Suburban Historic Active Scenic Welcoming Convenient Dynamic Lush Residential

Located on the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, Ranson exudes small-town charm with access to metropolitan amenities. About an hour’s drive from Washington, DC, Ranson is convenient to urban luxuries as well as the many recreational opportunities at nearby natural wonders like the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah River.

Ranson shares a rich regional history with the surrounding area, situated within minutes of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Antietam National Battlefield, and Shepherdstown. A bevy of special events brings the community together in Ranson, including the annual Ranson Festival, Car Show, and Tree Lighting ceremony. Easy access to U.S. 340, Route 9, and Washington-Dulles International Airport makes getting around from Ranson simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Ranson, WV is $682 for one bedroom. Apartment rent in Ranson has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$682/month
750 Sq Ft
House
$1,899/month
1,444 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,053/month
491 Sq Ft
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Transportation

45

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

37

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Ranson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

250 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Ridgefield Farm
  • Appalachian National Scenic Trail
  • Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
  • Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship

Military Bases

Airports

  • Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field
  • Washington Dulles International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.