West Virginia Housing Market Data
In West Virginia, the median home value across 55 counties is $148,003, with a median gross rent of $777/month. Below is a full county-by-county breakdown based on the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates).
Median Home Value
$148,003
Median Rent
$777/mo
Owner Occupancy
78.4%
Counties
55
📈 West Virginia Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — Purchase-Only, Quarterly (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2026-Q2
💡 Year-over-Year Trend:
Home prices in West Virginia
rose +5.7%
year-over-year as of 2026-Q2.
(Source: FHFA)
📍 State Economic Snapshot
Aggregate economic and demographic indicators for West Virginia
Employment
535,104
private-sector jobs (2025)
- Total establishments: 53,780
BLS QCEW
New Housing Supply
3,962
new units authorized (2025)
U.S. Census Bureau
Net Migration
+34709
filers (2021-2022)
IRS Statistics of Income
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| # | County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Price/Rent Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson County | $350,800 | $1,108 | 26.4 |
| 2 | Monongalia County | $267,700 | $987 | 22.6 |
| 3 | Berkeley County | $266,300 | $1,233 | 18.0 |
| 4 | Morgan County | $240,600 | $794 | 25.3 |
| 5 | Putnam County | $223,300 | $952 | 19.5 |
| 6 | Hampshire County | $219,200 | $720 | 25.4 |
| 7 | Pendleton County | $183,800 | $770 | 19.9 |
| 8 | Mineral County | $180,400 | $809 | 18.6 |
| 9 | Grant County | $175,100 | $644 | 22.7 |
| 10 | Upshur County | $170,800 | $886 | 16.1 |
Top 10 Most Affordable Counties in West Virginia
| # | County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Price/Rent Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fayette County | $105,800 | $788 | 11.2 |
| 2 | Lincoln County | $105,300 | $771 | 11.4 |
| 3 | Logan County | $103,400 | $710 | 12.1 |
| 4 | Calhoun County | $100,500 | $473 | 17.7 |
| 5 | Boone County | $93,100 | $837 | 9.3 |
| 6 | Mingo County | $90,500 | $647 | 11.7 |
| 7 | Gilmer County | $83,800 | $750 | 9.3 |
| 8 | Wyoming County | $82,900 | $650 | 10.6 |
| 9 | Webster County | $76,100 | $709 | 8.9 |
| 10 | McDowell County | $50,000 | $643 | 6.5 |
All Counties in West Virginia
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | $350,800 | $1,108 | 80.3% |
| 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% |
| Pendleton County | $183,800 | $770 | 84.9% |
| Mineral County | $180,400 | $809 | 81.0% |
| Grant County | $175,100 | $644 | 81.1% |
| Upshur County | $170,800 | $886 | 80.7% |
| Marion County | $166,700 | $932 | 76.7% |
| Hardy County | $166,300 | $816 | 77.3% |
| Harrison County | $166,200 | $879 | 73.6% |
| Ohio County | $166,000 | $821 | 66.4% |
| Cabell County | $164,400 | $923 | 64.2% |
| Preston County | $162,800 | $750 | 81.5% |
| Doddridge County | $160,800 | $866 | 88.8% |
| Wood County | $158,500 | $822 | 75.1% |
| Jackson County | $157,200 | $716 | 78.6% |
| Monroe County | $156,300 | $690 | 86.9% |
| Tucker County | $154,800 | $656 | 80.9% |
| Pocahontas County | $152,400 | $715 | 83.6% |
| Lewis County | $151,800 | $730 | 72.2% |
| Pleasants County | $151,000 | $715 | 81.4% |
| Raleigh County | $150,900 | $902 | 75.3% |
| Marshall County | $149,800 | $837 | 78.4% |
| Greenbrier County | $149,000 | $868 | 73.1% |
| Taylor County | $148,800 | $835 | 83.9% |
| Kanawha County | $147,300 | $906 | 71.1% |
| Randolph County | $144,800 | $821 | 75.0% |
| Brooke County | $141,500 | $645 | 74.6% |
| Summers County | $140,100 | $915 | 81.2% |
| Barbour County | $131,900 | $803 | 78.3% |
| Hancock County | $130,800 | $771 | 74.5% |
| Wayne County | $127,100 | $915 | 78.6% |
| Roane County | $122,100 | $614 | 78.9% |
| Mercer County | $121,700 | $810 | 72.9% |
| Nicholas County | $121,600 | $686 | 82.2% |
| Tyler County | $121,300 | $748 | 84.1% |
| Mason County | $120,300 | $671 | 81.8% |
| Braxton County | $117,900 | $606 | 76.8% |
| Ritchie County | $115,900 | $579 | 84.2% |
| Wirt County | $115,800 | $558 | 87.8% |
| Clay County | $109,100 | $651 | 76.0% |
| Wetzel County | $107,900 | $688 | 83.2% |
| Fayette County | $105,800 | $788 | 77.7% |
| Lincoln County | $105,300 | $771 | 74.5% |
| Logan County | $103,400 | $710 | 77.0% |
| Calhoun County | $100,500 | $473 | 87.1% |
| Boone County | $93,100 | $837 | 81.3% |
| Mingo County | $90,500 | $647 | 73.4% |
| Gilmer County | $83,800 | $750 | 75.6% |
| Wyoming County | $82,900 | $650 | 82.5% |
| Webster County | $76,100 | $709 | 77.3% |
| McDowell County | $50,000 | $643 | 77.3% |
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.