Wellsburg, WV 26070 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Wellsburg, WV—26070

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$121,000

0.2% YoY Growth

Household Income

$55,700

18.8% YoY Growth

Days on Market

19.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.0%

Median Rent

$675

20.0% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$675

20.0% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Home Price Trends — Wellsburg, WV

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Wellsburg, WV is $121,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.2%. This indicates that home prices in Wellsburg, WV are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.0%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$121,000	0.2%
Single Family	$121,000	0.0%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Wellsburg, WV

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Wellsburg, WV is $675, with a year-over-year rent change of -20.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Wellsburg, WV is 2-bedrooms: $675. The most common rental property sizes in Wellsburg, WV are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 55.3% and 22.2% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$675	$675
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	$675	$675
3 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

1.6%

1 Bedroom

19.6%

2 Bedrooms

55.3%

3 Bedrooms

22.2%

4 Bedrooms

1.3%

Property Listings — Wellsburg, WV

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Wellsburg, WV is 64. This is a decrease of -3.0% 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 19.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$130,000	-22.0%
Listing Count	22	-26.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.4%	-26.0%
Days on Market	64	-19.0%

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Demographics — Wellsburg, WV

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Wellsburg, WV has a population of 7,950, which has decreased by -4.5% over the past 5 years. Wellsburg, WV is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 18.1% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 21.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 4.4% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	7,950	-4.5%
% Under 18	18.1%	-2.7%
% Seniors	27.5%	14.6%
% WFH	4.4%	83.3%
% w/ College Degree	21.9%	3.8%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Wellsburg, WV is a predominantly white area, with 94.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 3.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Wellsburg, WV is hispanic, making up 1.0% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 0.4% of the population in Wellsburg, WV, and this percentage has increased by 33.3% 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	94.9%	-3.9%
% Black	0.3%	50.0%
% Hispanic	1.0%	100.0%
% Asian	0.3%	-25.0%
% Foreign Born	0.4%	33.3%

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Mortgage and Risk — Wellsburg, WV

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 104 mortgage originations in Wellsburg, WV, of which 70.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 66.0%, with 30.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Wellsburg, WV. Investor activity is low, as 8.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	104
% Conventional Loans	70.0%
% Government Loans	30.0%
% Investor Loans	8.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	10.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Wellsburg, WV

Wellsburg, WV lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	108
Total Units Section 8	108
% Rentals under Section 8	16.6%
% Occupied Section 8	88.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$700
2 Bedroom	$205	$675	$880
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,190
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,340

Wellsburg, WV—26070

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Wellsburg, WV

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Wellsburg, WV

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Wellsburg, WV

Demographics — Wellsburg, WV

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Wellsburg, WV

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Wellsburg, WV

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Wellsburg, WV

Home Price to Income Ratio

Wellsburg, WV — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2
Median Home Price	$121,000
Median Household Income	$55,700

Wellsburg, WV—26070

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Wellsburg, WV

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Wellsburg, WV

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Wellsburg, WV

Demographics — Wellsburg, WV

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Wellsburg, WV

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Wellsburg, WV

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Wellsburg, WV

Home Price to Income Ratio

Wellsburg, WV — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Brilliant, OH

Bethany, WV

West Liberty, WV

Windsor Heights

Follansbee, WV

Frequently Asked Questions

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