Cost of homeownership in West Virginia
State averages from Census ACS, energy costs from DOE EIA, and appreciation from FHFA. County-level detail is below.
Home price trend
FHFA House Price Index, quarterly.
Most expensive counties
- 1.Jefferson County$303,400
- 2.Monongalia County$242,100
- 3.Berkeley County$231,600
- 4.Morgan County$212,500
- 5.Putnam County$202,300
- 6.Hampshire County$184,800
- 7.Pendleton County$169,200
- 8.Mineral County$162,400
- 9.Upshur County$153,600
- 10.Hardy County$153,300
Most affordable counties
- 1.Ritchie County9.0%
- 2.Doddridge County9.0%
- 3.Gilmer County9.0%
- 4.Calhoun County10.3%
- 5.Tyler County10.4%
- 6.Clay County10.7%
- 7.Pendleton County10.9%
- 8.Wirt County10.9%
- 9.Wetzel County11.0%
- 10.Wyoming County11.1%
DOE EIA residential average.
Residential baseline.
IRS SOI, state-level avg.
All counties in West Virginia
- Kanawha County
- Berkeley County
- Monongalia County
- Cabell County
- Wood County
- Raleigh County
- Harrison County
- Mercer County
- Jefferson County
- Putnam County
- Marion County
- Ohio County
- Fayette County
- Wayne County
- Preston County
- Greenbrier County
- Logan County
- Marshall County
- Hancock County
- Randolph County
- Jackson County
- Mineral County
- Mason County
- Nicholas County
- Upshur County
- Mingo County
- Hampshire County
- Brooke County
- Boone County
- Wyoming County
- Lincoln County
- McDowell County
- Morgan County
- Lewis County
- Taylor County
- Barbour County
- Wetzel County
- Hardy County
- Roane County
- Braxton County
- Monroe County
- Summers County
- Grant County
- Ritchie County
- Webster County
- Tyler County
- Clay County
- Pocahontas County
- Doddridge County
- Pleasants County
- Gilmer County
- Tucker County
- Calhoun County
- Pendleton County
- Wirt County
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to own a home in West Virginia?
Based on Census ACS, the state average home value in West Virginia is $133,593, with median annual property tax around $683. Your actual cost depends on county and property.
What is the property tax in West Virginia?
Property tax rates vary by county. West Virginia's state average sits at roughly $683 per year on a median home. See county-level pages for local rates.
How fast are home prices appreciating in West Virginia?
FHFA House Price Index data shows West Virginia appreciating -1.4% over the last year and 37.4% over the last five years.
Is homeownership high in West Virginia?
West Virginia's homeownership rate is 77.8% (Census ACS). The share of owner-occupied units varies widely across counties.