RealTrends Market Report
West Virginia, WV
Single-Family Homes
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West Virginia, WV
Wed Oct 14 2026
This week the median list price for West Virginia, WV is $279,900 with the market action index hovering around 36. This is less than last month's market action index of 37. Inventory has held steady at or around 3,327.
Market Action Index
This answers “How’s the Market?” by comparing rate of sales versus inventory.
Slight Seller's Advantage
Market Narrative
The market has started cooling and prices have been flat for several weeks. Since we’re in the Seller’s zone, watch for changes in MAI. If the MAI resumes its climb, prices will likely follow suit. If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer’s zone, watch for downward pressure on prices.
Real-Time Market Profile
| Median List Price | $279,900 | |
| Median Price of New Listings | $289,925 | |
| Per Square Foot | $145 | |
| Average Days on Market | 103 | |
| Median Days on Market | 63 | |
| Price Decreased | 42% | |
| Price Increased | 1% | |
| Relisted | 5% | |
| Inventory | 3,327 | |
| Median Rent | ||
| Market Action | 36 | |
| Slight Seller's Advantage | ||
Prices appear to be hovering around their high point. Look for a persistent down-shift in the Market Action Index before we see prices deviate from these levels.
Market Segments
Each segment below represents approximately 25% of the market ordered by price.
| Median Price | Sq. Ft. | Lot Size | Beds | Bath | Age | New | Absorbed | DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $569,994 | 3,159 | 1 - 2.5 acres | 4 | 3 | 22 | 71 | 60 | 70 |
| $349,900 | 2,073 | 0.25 - 0.5 acre | 3 | 2.5 | 37 | 70 | 90 | 56 |
| $222,250 | 1,610 | 0.25 - 0.5 acre | 3 | 2 | 64 | 67 | 94 | 56 |
| $105,000 | 1,254 | 6,500 - 8,000 sqft | 3 | 1 | 84 | 58 | 83 | 63 |