Lincoln County, West Virginia Housing Market
In Lincoln County, West Virginia, the median home value is $105,300, with a median monthly rent of $771. This places Lincoln County at #2851 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #47 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: $749
- Establishments: 293
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 11
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 6,419 (avg $50,914)
- Outflow: 6,230 (avg $51,300)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Lincoln County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25526 | 202.9 | +3.80% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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View Mortgage Guide for Lincoln County →How Lincoln County Compares
| Metric | Lincoln County | West Virginia Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $105,300 | $148,003 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $771 | $777 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 74.5% | 78.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 11.4 | 15.8 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Lincoln County is 28.9% below the West Virginia state average and 53.8% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $771/month is 0.8% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 11.4, buying a home in Lincoln 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.
Lincoln County has an owner-occupancy rate of 74.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conecuh County | Alabama | $105,300 | $834 |
| Bailey County | Texas | $105,300 | $931 |
| Jefferson County | Georgia | $105,400 | $731 |
| Terry County | Texas | $105,400 | $817 |
| Sharp County | Arkansas | $105,100 | $766 |
Other Counties in West Virginia
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette County | $105,800 | $788 | 77.7% |
| Logan County | $103,400 | $710 | 77.0% |
| Wetzel County | $107,900 | $688 | 83.2% |
| 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 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).