Jefferson County, West Virginia Housing Market
In Jefferson County, West Virginia, the median home value is $350,800, with a median monthly rent of $1,108. This places Jefferson County at #413 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #1 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: $1,051
- Establishments: 2,370
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 1,213
- Multi-family: 111
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 24,489 (avg $89,651)
- Outflow: 22,564 (avg $89,050)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Jefferson County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25414 | 242.6 | -2.14% | 2025 |
| 2 | 25425 | 255.2 | +1.39% | 2025 |
| 3 | 25442 | 190.9 | +20.77% | 2022 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Jefferson County | West Virginia Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $350,800 | $148,003 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,108 | $777 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 80.3% | 78.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 26.4 | 15.8 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Jefferson County is 137.0% above the West Virginia state average and 54.1% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,108/month is 42.6% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 26.4, Jefferson County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Jefferson County has an owner-occupancy rate of 80.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens County | Washington | $350,600 | $898 |
| Okaloosa County | Florida | $351,200 | $1,612 |
| Hall County | Georgia | $350,400 | $1,341 |
| Henderson County | North Carolina | $351,400 | $1,187 |
| Moore County | North Carolina | $351,400 | $1,254 |
Other Counties in West Virginia
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monongalia County | $267,700 | $987 | 57.9% |
| Berkeley County | $266,300 | $1,233 | 76.0% |
| Morgan County | $240,600 | $794 | 84.1% |
| Putnam County | $223,300 | $952 | 81.8% |
| Hampshire County | $219,200 | $720 | 82.7% |
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).