Harrison County, West Virginia Housing Market
In Harrison County, West Virginia, the median home value is $166,200, with a median monthly rent of $879. This places Harrison County at #1880 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #13 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: $1,193
- Establishments: 2,376
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 80
- Multi-family: 112
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 26,950 (avg $72,777)
- Outflow: 25,769 (avg $73,236)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Harrison County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26301 | 207.0 | +8.19% | 2025 |
| 2 | 26554 | 240.1 | -0.08% | 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 Harrison County Compares
| Metric | Harrison County | West Virginia Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $166,200 | $148,003 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $879 | $777 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 73.6% | 78.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 15.8 | 15.8 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Harrison County is 12.3% above the West Virginia state average and 27.0% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $879/month is 13.1% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 15.8, the buy-vs-rent decision in Harrison County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Harrison County has an owner-occupancy rate of 73.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson County | Nebraska | $166,200 | $925 |
| Pettis County | Missouri | $166,300 | $885 |
| Buchanan County | Missouri | $166,300 | $902 |
| Lewis County | New York | $166,100 | $837 |
| Harding County | South Dakota | $166,100 | $521 |
Other Counties in West Virginia
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy County | $166,300 | $816 | 77.3% |
| Ohio County | $166,000 | $821 | 66.4% |
| Marion County | $166,700 | $932 | 76.7% |
| Cabell County | $164,400 | $923 | 64.2% |
| Preston County | $162,800 | $750 | 81.5% |
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).