Randolph County, West Virginia Housing Market
In Randolph County, West Virginia, the median home value is $144,800, with a median monthly rent of $821. This places Randolph County at #2311 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #30 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: $877
- Establishments: 906
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 10,613 (avg $60,071)
- Outflow: 10,134 (avg $59,429)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Randolph County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26241 | 251.9 | +11.61% | 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 Randolph County Compares
| Metric | Randolph County | West Virginia Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $144,800 | $148,003 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $821 | $777 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 75.0% | 78.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 14.7 | 15.8 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Randolph County is 2.2% below the West Virginia state average and 36.4% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $821/month is 5.7% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 14.7, buying a home in Randolph 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.
Randolph County has an owner-occupancy rate of 75.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colfax County | Nebraska | $144,700 | $980 |
| Tishomingo County | Mississippi | $145,100 | $682 |
| Butler County | Missouri | $145,100 | $780 |
| McCurtain County | Oklahoma | $144,500 | $700 |
| Calhoun County | Florida | $145,300 | $779 |
Other Counties in West Virginia
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanawha County | $147,300 | $906 | 71.1% |
| Brooke County | $141,500 | $645 | 74.6% |
| Taylor County | $148,800 | $835 | 83.9% |
| Greenbrier County | $149,000 | $868 | 73.1% |
| Summers County | $140,100 | $915 | 81.2% |
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).