Fayette County, West Virginia Housing Market
In Fayette County, West Virginia, the median home value is $105,800, with a median monthly rent of $788. This places Fayette County at #2843 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #46 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: $913
- Establishments: 1,127
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 27
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 14,495 (avg $52,941)
- Outflow: 13,920 (avg $53,342)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Fayette County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25901 | 252.2 | +19.87% | 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 Fayette County Compares
| Metric | Fayette County | West Virginia Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $105,800 | $148,003 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $788 | $777 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 77.7% | 78.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 11.2 | 15.8 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Fayette County is 28.5% below the West Virginia state average and 53.5% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $788/month is 1.4% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 11.2, buying a home in Fayette 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.
Fayette County has an owner-occupancy rate of 77.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead County | Arkansas | $105,700 | $815 |
| Grant County | Oklahoma | $105,700 | $853 |
| Mitchell County | Georgia | $106,000 | $797 |
| Irwin County | Georgia | $105,600 | $865 |
| Barnwell County | South Carolina | $106,000 | $740 |
Other Counties in West Virginia
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | $105,300 | $771 | 74.5% |
| Wetzel County | $107,900 | $688 | 83.2% |
| Logan County | $103,400 | $710 | 77.0% |
| Clay County | $109,100 | $651 | 76.0% |
| Calhoun County | $100,500 | $473 | 87.1% |
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 2026-10-13. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).