West Virginia Housing Market Trends
Real-time market data powered by Zillow Research. Last updated: 2026-03-03
Is Now a Good Time to Buy in West Virginia?
The West Virginia housing market is showing balanced conditions.
home values have grown a moderate 0.7% year-over-year. there are currently 226 homes on the market.
Median Home Value
$168,318
Zillow Home Value Index
Year-over-Year
+0.7%
Home value change
5-Year Change
+28.5%
Since 2021
Median Rent
$1,036/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index
Active Listings
226
Homes for sale
Home Value Trends
5-year Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) for West Virginia vs. national average. ZHVI reflects the typical home value in the 35th-65th percentile range.
Rent Trends
Average rent in West Virginia: $1,036/mo (+4.9% YoY)
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
With a median home value of $168,318 and average rent of $1,036/mo, the price-to-rent ratio in West Virginia is 13.5. A ratio under 15 generally favors buying.
Run Full Rent vs. Buy CalculatorTop Markets in West Virginia
Explore housing data for 12 metro areas in West Virginia. Click any market for detailed trends and analysis.
Morgantown, WV
$214,576
Avg rent: $1,461/mo
Parkersburg, WV
$163,795
Avg rent: $938/mo
Fairmont, WV
$158,119
Avg rent: $1,054/mo
Huntington, WV
$156,074
Avg rent: $1,026/mo
Point Pleasant, WV
$155,650
Elkins, WV
$155,160
Clarksburg, WV
$146,887
Avg rent: $1,074/mo
Charleston, WV
$142,678
Beckley, WV
$140,750
Avg rent: $1,093/mo
Bluefield, WV
$135,601
Avg rent: $890/mo
Wheeling, WV
$132,107
Avg rent: $936/mo
Weirton, WV
$124,473
Avg rent: $856/mo
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