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Charleston, WV—25314

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$250,000
4.9% YoY Growth
Household Income
$86,500
11.0% YoY Growth
Days on Market
69
8.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.6%
Median Rent
$1,050
19.8% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$813
33.9% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,050
38.6% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,200
19.2% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Charleston, WV

2530125312253872530425306253132531125302
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Charleston, WV

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Charleston, WV is $250,000, with a year-over-year change of 4.9%. This indicates that home prices in Charleston, WV are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.6%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$250,0004.9%
Single Family $257,0004.5%
Condos $162,0005.9%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $119,000
    6.2%
    2 Bed
    		$127,0005.8%
    3 Bed
    		$215,0004.4%
    4 Bed
    		$337,0004.7%
    5 Bed $533,0925.8%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.8%
    1 Bedroom
    3.5%
    2 Bedrooms
    20.6%
    3 Bedrooms
    41.6%
    4 Bedrooms
    25.1%
    5+ Bedrooms
    7.3%

    Rental Trends — Charleston, WV

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Charleston, WV is $1,050, with a year-over-year rent change of -19.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Charleston, WV is 1-bedrooms: $842, 2-bedrooms: $983, 3-bedrooms: $1,350. The most common rental property sizes in Charleston, WV are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 50.8% and 36.3% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,050$1,050
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $813$842
    2 Bed Rent $1,050$983
    3 Bed Rent $1,200$1,350
    4 Bed Rent N/AN/A
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    0.9%
    1 Bedroom
    9.8%
    2 Bedrooms
    50.8%
    3 Bedrooms
    36.3%
    4 Bedrooms
    2.1%

    Property Listings — Charleston, WV

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Charleston, WV is 50. This is a decrease of -19.0% 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 12.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$246,000-5.0%
    Listing Count
    		60-1.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.8%-1.0%
    Days on Market
    		69-8.0%
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    Demographics — Charleston, WV

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Charleston, WV has a population of 15,700, which has increased by 14.4% over the past 5 years. Charleston, WV is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 23.1% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 61.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 12.3% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		15,70014.4%
    % Under 18
    		23.1%2.7%
    % Seniors
    		22.5%8.7%
    % WFH
    		12.3%132.1%
    % w/ College Degree
    		61.5%2.8%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Charleston, WV is a predominantly white area, with 84.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 7.0% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Charleston, WV is asian, making up 5.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 5.1% of the population in Charleston, WV, and this percentage has increased by 27.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		84.9%-7.0%
    % Black
    		3.7%42.3%
    % Hispanic
    		1.9%137.5%
    % Asian
    		5.1%50.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		5.1%27.5%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Charleston, WV

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 324 mortgage originations in Charleston, WV, of which 78.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 68.0%, with 33.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Charleston, WV. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 11.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		324
    % Conventional Loans
    		78.0%
    % Government Loans
    		22.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		1.0%
    % Second Loans
    		3.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		11.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Charleston, WV

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

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		242
    Total Units Section 8
    		190
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		15.9%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		89.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$187$813$1,000
    2 Bedroom$180$1,050$1,230
    3 Bedroom$380$1,200$1,580
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,630

    Affordability — Charleston, WV

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio2.5
    Median Home Price$250,000
    Median Household Income$86,500

    Charleston, WV — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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