| Market | Median list price | YoY | Days on market | Active | Price-to-income | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | $212,450 | -5.6% | 56 | 730 | 3.6 | $55,000 |
| Charleston | $189,325 | +20.6% | 49 | 416 | 3.3 | $49,000 |
| Wheeling | $179,450 | +1.4% | 58 | 342 | 3.1 | $47,000 |
| Beckley | $192,425 | +6.3% | 60 | 338 | 3.7 | $49,000 |
| Morgantown | $349,700 | +9.9% | 61 | 270 | 5.6 | $88,000 |
| Bluefield | $199,450 | -0.2% | 64 | 261 | 4.2 | $51,000 |
| Weirton | $169,900 | +6.2% | 62 | 246 | 3.0 | $45,000 |
| Parkersburg | $219,625 | -9.4% | 57 | 172 | 3.9 | $56,000 |
| Clarksburg | $226,950 | -0.7% | 53 | 150 | 3.9 | $58,000 |
| Fairmont | $244,950 | +24.1% | 53 | 91 | 3.6 | $63,000 |
| Elkins | $229,000 | -3.5% | 83 | 79 | 4.2 | $57,000 |
State housing market · September 2026 data
West Virginia housing market
Across the 11 West Virginia markets WealthyBud tracks, the midpoint median listing price is $212,450 as of September 2026, and 5 of 11 are priced below a year ago. Morgantown is the most expensive ($349,700) and Weirton the least ($169,900).
Midpoint median list price
$212,450
11 markets
Markets down YoY
5/11
September 2026
Active listings
3,095
Tracked markets
30-yr mortgage rate
7.28%
2026-10-01
What are home prices in each West Virginia market?
The table lists every West Virginia market WealthyBud tracks with its median listing price, year-over-year change, days on market, active listings, price-to-income ratio and the income needed to buy the median home. Select a market for its full report.
Are home prices rising or falling in West Virginia?
Fairmont posted the biggest year-over-year change in West Virginia (+24.1%) and Parkersburg the weakest (-9.4%). The midpoint change across the state's tracked markets is +1.4%, with 3,095 homes actively listed.
How much income do you need to buy a home in West Virginia?
Buying the median listing with 20% down at the current 7.28% rate takes about $45,000 a year in Weirton and $88,000 in Morgantown, keeping principal, interest and property tax at 28% of income.
West Virginia housing market FAQ
What is the median home price in West Virginia?
Across WealthyBud's 11 tracked West Virginia markets, median listing prices have a midpoint of $212,450 as of September 2026, from $169,900 in Weirton to $349,700 in Morgantown.
Are home prices falling in West Virginia?
5 of 11 tracked West Virginia markets have median listing prices below a year ago as of September 2026. The weakest is Parkersburg at -9.4%.
What is the most expensive housing market in West Virginia?
Morgantown has the highest median listing price among tracked West Virginia markets at $349,700 (September 2026).
How much income do you need to buy a home in West Virginia?
Buying the median listing with 20% down at the current 7.28% rate takes about $45,000 a year in Weirton and $88,000 in Morgantown, keeping principal, interest and property tax at 28% of income. Insurance, HOA and PMI are excluded.
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