Nitro, WV 25143 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Nitro, WV—25143

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$144,000

2.5% YoY Growth

Household Income

$55,100

26.2% YoY Growth

Days on Market

33.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.3%

Median Rent

$925

32.4% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$800

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$925

38.7% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$975

N/A

Home Price Trends — Nitro, WV

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Nitro, WV is $144,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.5%. This indicates that home prices in Nitro, WV are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.3%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$144,000	2.5%
Single Family	$144,000	2.1%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Nitro, WV

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Nitro, WV is $993, with a year-over-year rent change of 32.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Nitro, WV is 1-bedrooms: $800, 2-bedrooms: $1,040, 3-bedrooms: $975. The most common rental property sizes in Nitro, WV are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 52.3% and 31.2% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$925	$993
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$800	$800
2 Bed Rent	$925	$1,040
3 Bed Rent	$975	$975
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

3.5%

1 Bedroom

10.7%

2 Bedrooms

52.3%

3 Bedrooms

31.2%

4 Bedrooms

2.2%

Property Listings — Nitro, WV

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Nitro, WV is 36. This is a increase of 49.0% 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 13.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$172,000	28.0%
Listing Count	32	96.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.4%	96.0%
Days on Market	51	33.0%

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Demographics — Nitro, WV

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Nitro, WV has a population of 9,180, which has increased by 11.6% over the past 5 years. Nitro, WV is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 25.0% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 18.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 6.1% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	9,180	11.6%
% Under 18	25.0%	12.1%
% Seniors	19.2%	-4.5%
% WFH	6.1%	205.0%
% w/ College Degree	18.1%	-13.8%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Nitro, WV is a predominantly white area, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 1.0% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Nitro, WV is black, making up 1.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 0.5% of the population in Nitro, WV, and this percentage has decreased by 37.5% 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	89.9%	-1.0%
% Black	1.1%	-80.7%
% Hispanic	1.1%	∞%
% Asian	0.5%	∞%
% Foreign Born	0.5%	-37.5%

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Mortgage and Risk — Nitro, WV

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 81 mortgage originations in Nitro, WV, of which 64.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 71.0%, with 37.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Nitro, WV. Investor activity is low, as 11.0% of loans were by investors. 19.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	81
% Conventional Loans	64.0%
% Government Loans	36.0%
% Investor Loans	11.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	19.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Nitro, WV

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	201
Total Units Section 8	201
% Rentals under Section 8	22.4%
% Occupied Section 8	90.7%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$60	$800	$860
2 Bedroom	$155	$925	$1,080
3 Bedroom	$445	$975	$1,420
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,520

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Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Nitro, WV

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Nitro, WV

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Nitro, WV

Demographics — Nitro, WV

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Nitro, WV

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Nitro, WV

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Nitro, WV

Home Price to Income Ratio

Nitro, WV — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Saint Albans, WV

Charleston, WV

Institute

Scott Depot, WV

Dunbar, WV

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2.3
Median Home Price	$144,000
Median Household Income	$55,100

Nitro, WV—25143

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Nitro, WV

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Nitro, WV

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Nitro, WV

Demographics — Nitro, WV

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Nitro, WV

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Nitro, WV

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Nitro, WV

Home Price to Income Ratio

Nitro, WV — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Saint Albans, WV

Charleston, WV

Institute

Scott Depot, WV

Dunbar, WV

Frequently Asked Questions

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