Barbour County, West Virginia Housing Market
In Barbour County, West Virginia, the median home value is $131,900, with a median monthly rent of $803. This places Barbour County at #2468 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #33 within West Virginia.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
ℹ️ FHFA HPI data is not available for this county due to limited mortgage transaction volume.
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,128
- Establishments: 347
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 2
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 5,769 (avg $53,305)
- Outflow: 5,512 (avg $53,959)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Barbour County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26201 | 211.5 | -2.44% | 2025 |
| 2 | 26330 | 240.0 | +1.75% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
This product uses FHFA Data but is neither endorsed nor certified by FHFA.
How Barbour County Compares
| Metric | Barbour County | West Virginia Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $131,900 | $148,003 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $803 | $777 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 78.3% | 78.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 13.7 | 15.8 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Barbour County is 10.9% below the West Virginia state average and 42.1% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $803/month is 3.3% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 13.7, buying a home in Barbour County is generally more favorable than renting for those planning to stay long-term. A ratio below 15 typically signals that purchasing is financially advantageous over a multi-year horizon.
Barbour County has an owner-occupancy rate of 78.3%, compared to 78.4% in West Virginia and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie County | Florida | $132,000 | $695 |
| Whitley County | Kentucky | $131,800 | $798 |
| Nance County | Nebraska | $132,000 | $807 |
| Union County | Illinois | $131,700 | $648 |
| Nemaha County | Nebraska | $131,700 | $772 |
Other Counties in West Virginia
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock County | $130,800 | $771 | 74.5% |
| Wayne County | $127,100 | $915 | 78.6% |
| Summers County | $140,100 | $915 | 81.2% |
| Brooke County | $141,500 | $645 | 74.6% |
| Roane County | $122,100 | $614 | 78.9% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-13. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).