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West Virginia Real Estate Market

2026 Housing Market Data · Live Analysis

MARKET HEAT
4
out of 10
Median Home Price
$148K
$84/sqft
YoY Appreciation
+2.8%
Year-over-year
Days on Market
52d
Median DOM
Inventory
5.2mo
High
List-to-Sale
93%
Avg ratio
Cash Buyers
28%
of all sales
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West Virginia Market Overview

West Virginia offers the nation's lowest home prices with significant natural beauty. Morgantown's WVU economy provides stability. The state has attracted remote workers seeking dramatic value and outdoor access. Economic diversification away from coal remains the long-term challenge.

🏠 Buyer Insight

Absolute lowest prices in the nation outside of certain Mississippi/Detroit markets. Morgantown is the best economy story. Do infrastructure and flood zone due diligence.

📋 Seller Insight

Price competitively and condition homes well. Budget-conscious buyers dominate — condition and move-in-ready status drive significant premiums.

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Top Cities in West Virginia

CityMedian PriceYoY ChangeDays on MarketPrice/Sqft
Charleston$168K+2.8%48d$94
Huntington$128K+1.8%56d$72
Morgantown$218K+3.8%34d$128
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Market Health Indicators

Market Velocity
Slow — buyer has negotiating room
Buyer Competition
Low — below-asking offers common
Inventory Pressure
High — buyer has choices
Investment Momentum
2.8% annual appreciation — modest gains
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Buyer Demographics

🏠
46%
First-Time Buyers
of all purchases
💵
28%
Cash Buyers
of all purchases
⏱️
52d
Avg Close Time
from offer to close
⚠️
7.8/10K
Foreclosure Rate
homes in default
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Affordability Calculator — West Virginia

🏠 Affordability Calculator
Tailored for West Virginia market conditions
TOTAL MONTHLY PAYMENT
$1,255
per month
Principal & Interest
$875/mo
Property Tax
$136/mo
Insurance
$150/mo
PMI (< 20% down)
$94/mo
LOAN: $133,200TOTAL INTEREST: $181,800
Market Characteristics
#most-affordable#southeast#outdoor-recreation#wvu#coal-transition
📊 CURRENT RATESMar 9, 2026
30-YR FIXED
15-YR FIXED
5/1 ARM
JUMBO 30-YR
WK CHANGE 30-YR: 0.04%
WV Quick Facts
Median Price$148K
Price/Sqft$84
YoY Appreciation+2.8%
Days on Market52 days
Inventory5.2 months
Active Listings8,800
List-to-Sale93.0%
Avg Close Time52 days
Market Trend⚖️ Balanced
RegionSoutheast
Southeast Region
ALAlabama
+3.1%
ARArkansas
+2.8%
FLFlorida
+3.4%
GAGeorgia
+4.8%
KYKentucky
+3.8%
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