Barboursville, WV 25504 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Barboursville, WV—25504

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$212,000

8.0% YoY Growth

Household Income

$59,600

21.8% YoY Growth

Days on Market

22.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.4%

Median Rent

$980

56.0% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$595

44.2% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$980

17.9% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,000

94.2% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Barboursville, WV

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Barboursville, WV is $212,000, with a year-over-year change of 8.0%. This indicates that home prices in Barboursville, WV are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.4%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$212,000	8.0%
Single Family	$210,000	7.1%
Condos	$285,000	5.2%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Barboursville, WV

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Barboursville, WV is $1,270, with a year-over-year rent change of 56.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Barboursville, WV is 1-bedrooms: $750, 2-bedrooms: $993, 3-bedrooms: $2,330, 4-bedrooms: $1,800. The most common rental property sizes in Barboursville, WV are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 44.2% and 29.4% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$980	$1,270
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$595	$750
2 Bed Rent	$980	$993
3 Bed Rent	$2,000	$2,330
4 Bed Rent	$1,800	$1,800

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

4.8%

1 Bedroom

29.4%

2 Bedrooms

44.2%

3 Bedrooms

15.6%

4 Bedrooms

6.0%

Property Listings — Barboursville, WV

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Barboursville, WV is 64. This is a increase of 5.0% 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 15.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$275,000	2.0%
Listing Count	27	-9.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.4%	-9.0%
Days on Market	57	-22.0%

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Demographics — Barboursville, WV

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Barboursville, WV has a population of 12,200, which has decreased by -8.2% over the past 5 years. Barboursville, WV is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 18.5% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 31.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 10.1% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	12,200	-8.2%
% Under 18	18.5%	-11.9%
% Seniors	17.5%	-2.2%
% WFH	10.1%	225.8%
% w/ College Degree	31.6%	19.7%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Barboursville, WV is a predominantly white area, with 92.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 4.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Barboursville, WV is hispanic, making up 2.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 2.3% of the population in Barboursville, WV, and this percentage has increased by 155.6% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	92.5%	-4.1%
% Black	1.4%	-41.7%
% Hispanic	2.5%	1,150.0%
% Asian	1.5%	114.3%
% Foreign Born	2.3%	155.6%

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Mortgage and Risk — Barboursville, WV

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 209 mortgage originations in Barboursville, WV, of which 73.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 69.0%, with 37.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Barboursville, WV. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 11.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	209
% Conventional Loans	73.0%
% Government Loans	27.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	11.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Barboursville, WV

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Barboursville, WV under the Section 8 program is 8.7%. 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. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Barboursville, WV, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	82
Total Units Section 8	82
% Rentals under Section 8	8.7%
% Occupied Section 8	94.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$285	$595	$880
2 Bedroom	$20	$980	$1,000
3 Bedroom	-$700	$2,000	$1,300
4 Bedroom	-$300	$1,800	$1,500

Barboursville, WV—25504

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Barboursville, WV

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Barboursville, WV

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Barboursville, WV

Demographics — Barboursville, WV

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Barboursville, WV

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Barboursville, WV

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Barboursville, WV

Home Price to Income Ratio

Barboursville, WV — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2.9
Median Home Price	$212,000
Median Household Income	$59,600

Barboursville, WV—25504

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Barboursville, WV

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Barboursville, WV

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Barboursville, WV

Demographics — Barboursville, WV

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Barboursville, WV

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Barboursville, WV

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Barboursville, WV

Home Price to Income Ratio

Barboursville, WV — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Salt Rock, WV

Huntington, WV

Ona, WV

Huntington, WV

West Hamlin, WV

Frequently Asked Questions

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