Falling Waters, WV—25419
Real Estate Data & Market Trends
Key Metrics at a Glance
Home Price Trends — Falling Waters, WV
As of Oct '25, the median home price in Falling Waters, WV is $311,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.9%. This indicates that home prices in Falling Waters, WV are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.4%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.
Cost per Home Type
| Home Type | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
All Homes | $311,000 | 3.9% |
| Single Family | $311,000 | 4.0% |
| Condos | N/A | N/A |
Cost per Home Size
| Home Size | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
1 Bed | N/A | N/A |
2 Bed | $281,000 | 4.5% |
3 Bed | $312,000 | 4.0% |
4 Bed | $437,000 | 4.5% |
| 5 Bed | N/A | N/A |
% of Housing Stock
Rental Trends — Falling Waters, WV
As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Falling Waters, WV is $2,120, with a year-over-year rent change of 8.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Falling Waters, WV is 1-bedrooms: $1,290, 2-bedrooms: $1,850, 3-bedrooms: $2,110, 4-bedrooms: $2,220. The most common rental property sizes in Falling Waters, WV are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 48.0% and 43.2% of the rental stock.
| Type | Median Rent | Average Rent |
|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $2,000 | $2,120 |
| Studio Rent | N/A | N/A |
| 1 Bed Rent | $1,000 | $1,290 |
| 2 Bed Rent | $1,850 | $1,850 |
| 3 Bed Rent | $2,000 | $2,110 |
| 4 Bed Rent | $2,100 | $2,220 |
% of Rental Stock
Property Listings — Falling Waters, WV
As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Falling Waters, WV is 44. This is a increase of 9.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 17.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.
| Metric | Zip Code Average | Year over Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
Median Listing Price | $357,000 | 17.0% |
Listing Count | 71 | -42.0% |
| Listings as % of Homes | 1.2% | -42.0% |
Days on Market | 44 | 9.0% |
Demographics — Falling Waters, WV
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Falling Waters, WV has a population of 12,800, which has increased by 13.7% over the past 5 years. Falling Waters, WV is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 23.4% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 23.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 5.6% reporting working from home.
| Metric | Latest Census | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
Population | 12,800 | 13.7% |
% Under 18 | 23.4% | 4.0% |
% Seniors | 15.6% | 3.3% |
% WFH | 5.6% | 51.4% |
% w/ College Degree | 23.7% | 22.2% |
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Falling Waters, WV is a predominantly white area, with 82.6% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 5.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Falling Waters, WV is black, making up 9.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.0% of the population in Falling Waters, WV, and this percentage has decreased by 25.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.
Race and Ethnicity
| Metric | Latest Census | 5-Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
% White | 82.6% | -5.2% |
% Black | 9.9% | 76.8% |
% Hispanic | 1.6% | -60.0% |
% Asian | 2.1% | -16.0% |
% Foreign Born | 3.0% | -25.0% |
Mortgage and Risk — Falling Waters, WV
According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 582 mortgage originations in Falling Waters, WV, of which 58.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 73.0%, with 47.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Falling Waters, WV. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 9.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.
Mortgages
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
Total Loan Originations | 582 |
% Conventional Loans | 58.0% |
% Government Loans | 42.0% |
% Investor Loans | 3.0% |
% Second Loans | 1.0% |
% Cash Out Refinance | 9.0% |
Loan Activity
Rentals and Section 8 — Falling Waters, WV
As of 2024, the percent of homes in Falling Waters, WV under the Section 8 program is 1.0%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Falling Waters, WV, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.
Section 8 Market Size
Total Units under HUD | 9 |
Total Units Section 8 | 9 |
% Rentals under Section 8 | 1.0% |
% Occupied Section 8 | N/A |
Section 8 Opportunity
| Home Size | HUD Premium | Market Rent | Max HUD Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | -$80 | $1,000 | $920 |
| 2 Bedroom | -$690 | $1,850 | $1,160 |
| 3 Bedroom | -$390 | $2,000 | $1,610 |
| 4 Bedroom | -$150 | $2,100 | $1,950 |
Affordability — Falling Waters, WV
Home Price to Income Ratio
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
| Home Price to Income Ratio | 3.2 |
| Median Home Price | $311,000 |
| Median Household Income | $86,300 |