Top West Virginia markets by PropertyIQ Score
Top metros
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston, WV | 89 | B+ |
| 2 | Morgantown, WV | 88 | B+ |
| 3 | Cumberland, MD | 87 | B+ |
| 4 | Weirton, WV | 76 | C |
| 5 | Beckley, WV | 75 | C |
| 6 | Clarksburg, WV | 74 | C |
| 7 | Elkins, WV | 74 | C |
| 8 | Wheeling, WV | 71 | C- |
| 9 | Hagerstown, MD | 69 | D+ |
| 10 | Parkersburg, WV | 67 | D+ |
Top counties
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pendleton County, WV | 99 | A+ |
| 2 | Doddridge County, WV | 96 | A |
| 3 | Gilmer County, WV | 96 | A |
| 4 | Marshall County, WV | 96 | A |
| 5 | Jackson County, WV | 95 | A |
| 6 | Pleasants County, WV | 95 | A |
| 7 | Hancock County, WV | 94 | A |
| 8 | Mineral County, WV | 93 | A |
| 9 | Preston County, WV | 93 | A |
| 10 | Calhoun County, WV | 92 | A- |
West Virginia Real Estate Market
AI-powered housing market analysis for every metro area and county in West Virginia. Updated monthly with the latest data from Zillow, Redfin, Census, and FRED.
West Virginia Metro Areas
11 metropolitan areas tracked by PropertyIQ in West Virginia
West Virginia Counties
55 counties tracked by PropertyIQ in West Virginia
+43 more counties in West Virginia tracked by PropertyIQ
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West Virginia Real Estate Market Analysis
West Virginia's real estate market spans a wide range of economic conditions, demographics, and price points. Whether you're a first-time buyer looking for the most affordable West Virginia metros or an investor weighing relative market strength, the PropertyIQ Score gives you a single data-first read — built from Zillow price momentum and Realtor.com market-flow signals, updated monthly — of how each market compares to its state.
West Virginia offers the nation's lowest median home prices among all states, creating extreme cash flow opportunities for investors willing to underwrite the state's demographic challenges. Morgantown (West Virginia University) provides a stable anchor market insulated from the broader statewide population decline. The PropertyIQ Score reads each West Virginia market on price momentum and demand pressure, identifying the specific markets holding up better than the state even against challenging demographic fundamentals.
View the full PropertyIQ dashboard for any West Virginia market — including its PropertyIQ Score, updated monthly, and the price-momentum and market-flow signals behind it. Compare West Virginia markets against their state benchmark or against each other to identify opportunities aligned with your investment strategy.
West Virginia Metro Areas and ZIP Codes
West Virginia Counties and ZIP Codes
Last updated: 2026-07-20. Data from Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, U.S. Census Bureau, FRED, BLS, and BEA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many housing markets does PropertyIQ track in West Virginia?
PropertyIQ currently tracks 11 metro areas and 55 counties in West Virginia, each with its own PropertyIQ Score, home value trend, and days on market reading, refreshed monthly.
What does a PropertyIQ Score of 50 mean for a West Virginia market?
A score of 50 marks West Virginia's own state average demand momentum. PropertyIQ computes scores nationally across every US market, then calibrates the scale so a West Virginia market is read against West Virginia's own typical momentum rather than the national average. A market scoring above 50 is positioned to outperform the West Virginia average over the next three years, while one below 50 is positioned to lag it.
Where can I find ZIP code level housing data for West Virginia?
Every metro area and county listed on this page links through to its own ZIP codes, and each ZIP has its own market page with home value, rent, and days on market data. Start from a West Virginia metro or county below, then drill into ZIP codes for the most localized data available.
What data sources does PropertyIQ use for West Virginia market data, and how often is it updated?
PropertyIQ ingests fresh data every month from Zillow home values, Realtor.com days on market and price cut activity, Redfin, the US Census Bureau, FRED, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Every metro, county, and ZIP page for West Virginia shows a last updated date, and PropertyIQ Scores are recomputed monthly once that new source data lands.
Which West Virginia metro area has the strongest housing demand right now?
As of the latest monthly refresh, Charleston, WV has the highest PropertyIQ Score among West Virginia metro areas, indicating the strongest demand momentum in the state relative to its own history. Rankings shift month to month as new home value, days on market, and price cut data arrives, so check back after each monthly update.