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Masontown, WV—26542

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$165,000
5.5% YoY Growth
Household Income
$59,100
12.2% YoY Growth
Days on Market
89
2.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
-0.5%
Median Rent
$629
35.5% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$629
N/A
2-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
3-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Masontown, WV

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Masontown, WV is $165,000, with a year-over-year change of 5.5%. This indicates that home prices in Masontown, WV are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.5%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$165,0005.5%
Single Family $165,0005.8%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
    • N/A
    N/A
    2 Bed
    		$125,0005.9%
    3 Bed
    		$187,0006.2%
    4 Bed
    		$239,0005.3%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    1 Bedroom
    7.4%
    2 Bedrooms
    27.2%
    3 Bedrooms
    46.4%
    4 Bedrooms
    17.3%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.7%

    Rental Trends — Masontown, WV

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Masontown, WV is $629, with a year-over-year rent change of -35.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Masontown, WV is 1-bedrooms: $629. The most common rental property sizes in Masontown, WV are 1-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 42.3% and 33.8% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$629$629
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $629$629
    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
    42.3%
    2 Bedrooms
    18.5%
    3 Bedrooms
    33.8%
    4 Bedrooms
    5.4%

    Property Listings — Masontown, WV

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Masontown, WV is 71. This is a decrease of -20.0% 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 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$240,00033.0%
    Listing Count
    		65.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.5%5.0%
    Days on Market
    		892.0%
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    Demographics — Masontown, WV

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Masontown, WV has a population of 2,120, which has decreased by -16.1% over the past 5 years. Masontown, WV is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.3% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 20.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 6.5% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		2,120-16.1%
    % Under 18
    		21.3%-9.7%
    % Seniors
    		22.1%11.6%
    % WFH
    		6.5%51.2%
    % w/ College Degree
    		20.7%19.7%
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    Masontown, WV lacks sufficient race and ethnicity data for analysis.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		97.4%-1.1%
    % Black
    		0.0%N/A
    % Hispanic
    		1.1%∞%
    % Asian
    		0.0%N/A
    % Foreign Born
    		0.0%N/A
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    Mortgage and Risk — Masontown, WV

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 43 mortgage originations in Masontown, WV, of which 67.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 77.0%, with 44.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Masontown, WV. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		43
    % Conventional Loans
    		67.0%
    % Government Loans
    		33.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		2.0%
    % Second Loans
    		2.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		12.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Masontown, WV

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

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		7
    Total Units Section 8
    		7
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		6.9%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		N/A

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$231$629$860
    2 BedroomN/AN/A$1,080
    3 BedroomN/AN/A$1,300
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,810

    Affordability — Masontown, WV

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio2.4
    Median Home Price$165,000
    Median Household Income$59,100

    Masontown, WV — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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