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Valley Grove, WV—26059

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$184,000
7.1% YoY Growth
Household Income
$69,900
10.2% YoY Growth
Days on Market
93
28.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.9%
Median Rent
$1,220
42.0% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,220
N/A
2-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
3-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A

Other Zip Codes in Valley Grove, WV

26060
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Valley Grove, WV

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Valley Grove, WV is $184,000, with a year-over-year change of 7.1%. This indicates that home prices in Valley Grove, WV are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.9%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$184,0007.1%
Single Family $184,0007.6%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • N/A
    N/A
    2 Bed
    		$102,0003.0%
    3 Bed
    		$218,00010.1%
    4 Bed
    		$321,0009.9%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    1 Bedroom
    9.6%
    2 Bedrooms
    29.9%
    3 Bedrooms
    47.9%
    4 Bedrooms
    9.1%
    5+ Bedrooms
    3.5%

    Rental Trends — Valley Grove, WV

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Valley Grove, WV is $1,220, with a year-over-year rent change of 42.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Valley Grove, WV is 1-bedrooms: $1,220. The most common rental property sizes in Valley Grove, WV are 2-bedroom and 4-bedroom, accounting for 63.7% and 14.7% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,220$1,220
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $1,220$1,220
    2 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    3 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    4 Bed Rent N/AN/A
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    % of Rental Stock

    1 Bedroom
    13.7%
    2 Bedrooms
    63.7%
    3 Bedrooms
    7.9%
    4 Bedrooms
    14.7%

    Property Listings — Valley Grove, WV

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Valley Grove, WV is 76. This is a decrease of -18.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 44.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$330,00022.0%
    Listing Count
    		620.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.2%20.0%
    Days on Market
    		9328.0%
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    Demographics — Valley Grove, WV

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Valley Grove, WV has a population of 2,860, which has increased by 8.3% over the past 5 years. Valley Grove, WV is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 18.3% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 31.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 5.0% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		2,8608.3%
    % Under 18
    		18.3%-18.3%
    % Seniors
    		17.7%-31.9%
    % WFH
    		5.0%-20.6%
    % w/ College Degree
    		31.0%17.9%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Valley Grove, WV is a predominantly white area, with 97.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 1.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Valley Grove, WV is black, making up 0.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 0.7% of the population in Valley Grove, WV, and this percentage has increased by Inf% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		97.5%1.4%
    % Black
    		0.7%40.0%
    % Hispanic
    		0.1%-95.2%
    % Asian
    		0.4%∞%
    % Foreign Born
    		0.7%∞%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Valley Grove, WV

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 35 mortgage originations in Valley Grove, WV, of which 83.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 64.0%, with 20.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Valley Grove, WV. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 6.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		35
    % Conventional Loans
    		83.0%
    % Government Loans
    		17.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		0.0%
    % Second Loans
    		9.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		6.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Valley Grove, WV

    Valley Grove, WV lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		3
    Total Units Section 8
    		3
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		1.8%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		N/A

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$250$1,220$970
    2 BedroomN/AN/A$1,180
    3 BedroomN/AN/A$1,520
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,710

    Affordability — Valley Grove, WV

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio2.4
    Median Home Price$184,000
    Median Household Income$69,900

    Valley Grove, WV — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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