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West Virginia Home Values and Rents
The median home value in West Virginia is $162,600, 51st highest among states. Prices changed +5.6% in the year through Q2 2026.
- Typical home value
- $176,576
- 51st of 51 states
- Median rent
- $872/mo
- ACS 2020-2024
- Price change, 1 year
- +5.6%
- 5th fastest of 51
- Homeownership
- 74.9%
- Owner-occupied homes
West Virginia home prices since 2000
FHFA purchase-only House Price Index, seasonally adjusted (1991 = 100)
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| Period | West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 345 |
| Q4 2025 | 325 |
| Q4 2024 | 324 |
| Q4 2023 | 313 |
| Q4 2022 | 279 |
| Q4 2021 | 263 |
| Q4 2020 | 234 |
| Q4 2019 | 221 |
| Q4 2018 | 205 |
| Q4 2017 | 205 |
| Q4 2016 | 202 |
| Q4 2015 | 204 |
| Q4 2014 | 192 |
| Q4 2013 | 191 |
| Q4 2012 | 190 |
Over five years, West Virginia home prices changed +39.7%, compared with +29.9% for the U.S.
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency ยท Last updated 07/01/2026
Home values by county
Zillow typical home value; price changes from FHFA annual county index
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| # | County | Typical value | Median rent | 1-year | 5-year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson County | $399,235 | $1,108 | +1.0% | +52.0% |
| 2 | Berkeley County | $321,823 | $1,233 | +5.8% | +56.6% |
| 3 | Morgan County | $303,645 | $794 | +19.4% | +54.6% |
| 4 | Monongalia County | $263,546 | $987 | +1.8% | +30.8% |
| 5 | Hampshire County | $256,369 | $720 | +7.5% | +50.8% |
| 6 | Putnam County | $252,059 | $952 | +4.7% | +43.2% |
| 7 | Hardy County | $220,059 | $816 | +17.1% | +87.5% |
| 8 | Pendleton County | $213,619 | $770 | - | - |
| 9 | Greenbrier County | $206,887 | $868 | +6.5% | +52.7% |
| 10 | Tucker County | $201,897 | $656 | - | - |
| 11 | Jackson County | $199,114 | $716 | +7.6% | +42.0% |
| 12 | Mineral County | $196,367 | $809 | -2.2% | +41.7% |
| 13 | Monroe County | $191,179 | $690 | +15.1% | +54.4% |
| 14 | Taylor County | $185,274 | $835 | +8.1% | +31.6% |
| 15 | Pocahontas County | $184,813 | $715 | - | - |
| 16 | Grant County | $181,867 | $644 | -17.6% | +11.9% |
| 17 | Wood County | $173,101 | $822 | +5.1% | +38.3% |
| 18 | Cabell County | $170,976 | $923 | +7.1% | +37.8% |
| 19 | Pleasants County | $167,455 | $715 | +8.0% | +38.3% |
| 20 | Marion County | $167,401 | $932 | +0.4% | +33.8% |
| 21 | Mason County | $164,918 | $671 | +9.2% | +37.4% |
| 22 | Randolph County | $161,840 | $821 | +5.9% | +43.3% |
| 23 | Nicholas County | $159,335 | $686 | -6.9% | +46.6% |
| 24 | Ohio County | $159,042 | $821 | +2.5% | +30.9% |
| 25 | Raleigh County | $157,221 | $902 | +9.2% | +46.4% |
| 26 | Summers County | $154,622 | $915 | -3.2% | +22.3% |
| 27 | Upshur County | $152,038 | $886 | -0.9% | +45.0% |
| 28 | Kanawha County | $151,294 | $906 | +1.8% | +34.3% |
| 29 | Harrison County | $149,834 | $879 | +1.7% | +29.6% |
| 30 | Preston County | $145,690 | $750 | +16.3% | +55.7% |
| 31 | Mercer County | $145,481 | $810 | -4.0% | +32.6% |
| 32 | Wayne County | $141,785 | $915 | +7.7% | +40.4% |
| 33 | Hancock County | $141,600 | $771 | +4.8% | +53.3% |
| 34 | Fayette County | $139,740 | $788 | +10.4% | +75.2% |
| 35 | Marshall County | $139,040 | $837 | +9.4% | +35.0% |
| 36 | Doddridge County | $136,177 | $866 | - | - |
| 37 | Braxton County | $136,031 | $606 | - | - |
| 38 | Lewis County | $128,840 | $730 | +0.4% | +46.6% |
| 39 | Brooke County | $128,596 | $645 | +18.7% | +56.8% |
| 40 | Roane County | $126,181 | $614 | - | +41.6% |
| 41 | Barbour County | $124,357 | $803 | +5.5% | +42.5% |
| 42 | Clay County | $120,944 | $651 | - | - |
| 43 | Gilmer County | $118,423 | $750 | - | - |
| 44 | Ritchie County | $116,307 | $579 | - | - |
| 45 | Tyler County | $113,494 | $748 | - | - |
| 46 | Wetzel County | $112,058 | $688 | +19.0% | +61.6% |
| 47 | Logan County | $107,969 | $710 | +3.0% | +28.8% |
| 48 | Wirt County | $107,854 | $558 | - | - |
| 49 | Calhoun County | $105,494 | $473 | - | - |
| 50 | Lincoln County | $98,800 | $771 | -21.5% | +3.6% |
| 51 | Boone County | $95,509 | $837 | -13.8% | +26.5% |
| 52 | Webster County | $84,311 | $709 | - | - |
| 53 | Mingo County | $73,736 | $647 | +7.8% | +16.5% |
| 54 | Wyoming County | $66,912 | $650 | - | - |
| 55 | McDowell County | $37,466 | $643 | - | - |
Most expensive cities in West Virginia
Cities and towns with 10,000+ residents, by typical home value
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| # | City | Population | Typical value | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheat Lake | 10,902 | $367,600 | $1,124 |
| 2 | Martinsburg | 18,904 | $311,434 | $1,150 |
| 3 | Morgantown | 30,236 | $281,832 | $937 |
| 4 | Teays Valley | 14,151 | $278,000 | $1,102 |
| 5 | Fairmont | 18,221 | $193,465 | $916 |
| 6 | Vienna | 10,518 | $189,447 | $809 |
| 7 | South Charleston | 13,457 | $172,065 | $844 |
| 8 | Charleston | 47,421 | $162,391 | $908 |
| 9 | Wheeling | 26,350 | $152,504 | $794 |
| 10 | Beckley | 16,818 | $149,614 | $869 |
| 11 | Parkersburg | 29,240 | $148,010 | $785 |
| 12 | Weirton | 18,647 | $146,292 | $746 |
| 13 | Huntington | 45,787 | $144,323 | $912 |
| 14 | St. Albans | 10,522 | $140,800 | $931 |
| 15 | Clarksburg | 15,549 | $116,886 | $790 |
Most affordable cities in West Virginia
Cities and towns with 10,000+ residents, lowest home values first
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| # | City | Population | Typical value | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clarksburg | 15,549 | $116,886 | $790 |
| 2 | St. Albans | 10,522 | $140,800 | $931 |
| 3 | Huntington | 45,787 | $144,323 | $912 |
| 4 | Weirton | 18,647 | $146,292 | $746 |
| 5 | Parkersburg | 29,240 | $148,010 | $785 |
| 6 | Beckley | 16,818 | $149,614 | $869 |
| 7 | Wheeling | 26,350 | $152,504 | $794 |
| 8 | Charleston | 47,421 | $162,391 | $908 |
| 9 | South Charleston | 13,457 | $172,065 | $844 |
| 10 | Vienna | 10,518 | $189,447 | $809 |
| 11 | Fairmont | 18,221 | $193,465 | $916 |
| 12 | Teays Valley | 14,151 | $278,000 | $1,102 |
| 13 | Morgantown | 30,236 | $281,832 | $937 |
| 14 | Martinsburg | 18,904 | $311,434 | $1,150 |
| 15 | Cheat Lake | 10,902 | $367,600 | $1,124 |
Home sale prices by metro area
Zillow median sale price, Sep 2026. Metro areas can cross state lines.
| Metro area | Median price | 1 yr |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $540,784 | -1.0% |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $390,805 | -3.7% |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $320,194 | +6.7% |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $186,392 | +6.5% |
| Charleston, WV | $186,287 | +9.6% |
Metro areas in West Virginia
FHFA all-transactions index; metro areas may cross state lines
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| Metro area | 1-year | 5-year |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston, WV | +10.5% | +40.1% |
| Beckley, WV | +10.0% | +52.8% |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | +9.1% | +55.9% |
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | +8.6% | +39.2% |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | +8.4% | +44.9% |
| Morgantown, WV | +6.2% | +33.9% |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | +0.6% | +36.8% |
ZIP codes with the biggest 5-year price gains
FHFA annual ZIP code index, 2025
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in West Virginia?
- The median value of owner-occupied homes in West Virginia is $162,600, according to the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. That ranks 51st highest among the states and D.C.
- Are home prices going up in West Virginia?
- Home prices in West Virginia changed +5.6% over the year through Q2 2026 and +39.7% over five years, according to the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the most expensive city in West Virginia?
- Among cities and towns with at least 10,000 residents, Cheat Lake has the highest typical home value at $367,600, followed by Martinsburg ($311,434) and Morgantown ($281,832).
- Where are homes most affordable in West Virginia?
- Clarksburg has the lowest typical home value among cities with 10,000+ residents at $116,886, followed by St. Albans ($140,800) and Huntington ($144,323).
- How much do homes sell for in West Virginia?
- In Sep 2026, the median sale price was $540,784 in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area, $390,805 in the Winchester, VA-WV area and $320,194 in the Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV area, according to Zillow. These are the metro areas in West Virginia with the highest median sale prices.
- What is the average rent in West Virginia?
- The median gross rent in West Virginia is $872 a month, including utilities paid by the renter (ACS 2020-2024). About 25% of households rent.