West Virginia · Home Values · 2024
West Virginia home prices 2024 — median, average and county breakdown
According to the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024), the median home value in West Virginia is $162,600. Across the 55 counties measured, home values range from $50,000 in McDowell, WV to $350,800 in Jefferson, WV.
West Virginia median home value, 2024
Most expensive counties in West Virginia
| County | Median home value |
|---|---|
| Jefferson, WV | $350,800 |
| Monongalia, WV | $267,700 |
| Berkeley, WV | $266,300 |
| Morgan, WV | $240,600 |
| Putnam, WV | $223,300 |
Most affordable counties in West Virginia
| County | Median home value |
|---|---|
| McDowell, WV | $50,000 |
| Webster, WV | $76,100 |
| Wyoming, WV | $82,900 |
| Gilmer, WV | $83,800 |
| Mingo, WV | $90,500 |
How does West Virginia compare nationally?
West Virginia ranks #50 of 50 states — the most affordable state for home buyers in the US. The West Virginia median of $162,600 is 46% below the national median of $299,950.
Among the 16 Southeast states, West Virginia has the lowest median home value; the next most affordable are Arkansas ($188,000) and Mississippi ($169,800).
West Virginia has a wide county-level price spread: Jefferson, WV ($350,800) is 7.0× more expensive than McDowell, WV ($50,000).
The Census also reports a median monthly rent of $872 and a price-to-income ratio of 2.7× for West Virginia — both from the same 2020–2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates release.
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The figures above are static snapshots. The full county-level breakdown — including rent burden, price-to-income ratio, owner cost burden, and population change — is available on the interactive map.
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