Brooke County, West Virginia Housing Market
In Brooke County, West Virginia, the median home value is $141,500, with a median monthly rent of $645. This places Brooke County at #2352 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #31 within West Virginia.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,115
- Establishments: 584
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 9,407 (avg $62,184)
- Outflow: 9,032 (avg $62,953)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 4 active ZIP codes in Brooke County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26070 | 199.2 | +19.81% | 2025 |
| 2 | 26062 | 213.6 | +9.69% | 2025 |
| 3 | 26037 | 213.2 | +5.68% | 2025 |
| 4 | 26003 | 203.6 | +3.97% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Brooke County | West Virginia Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $141,500 | $148,003 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $645 | $777 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 74.6% | 78.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 18.3 | 15.8 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Brooke County is 4.4% below the West Virginia state average and 37.9% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $645/month is 17.0% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 18.3, the buy-vs-rent decision in Brooke County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Brooke County has an owner-occupancy rate of 74.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock County | Iowa | $141,400 | $736 |
| Lee County | Iowa | $141,400 | $835 |
| Sac County | Iowa | $141,400 | $722 |
| Galax city | Virginia | $141,300 | $743 |
| Hancock County | Kentucky | $141,200 | $740 |
Other Counties in West Virginia
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summers County | $140,100 | $915 | 81.2% |
| Randolph County | $144,800 | $821 | 75.0% |
| Kanawha County | $147,300 | $906 | 71.1% |
| Taylor County | $148,800 | $835 | 83.9% |
| Greenbrier County | $149,000 | $868 | 73.1% |
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 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).