Buckhannon, WV—26201
Real Estate Data & Market Trends
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Home Price Trends — Buckhannon, WV
Buckhannon, WV lacks sufficient home price data for analysis.
Cost per Home Type
| Home Type | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
All Homes | $161,000 | 8.1% |
| Single Family | $161,000 | 7.3% |
| Condos | N/A | N/A |
Cost per Home Size
| Home Size | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
1 Bed | $65,000 | 1.6% |
2 Bed | $119,000 | 7.2% |
3 Bed | $181,000 | 9.0% |
4 Bed | $212,000 | 7.6% |
| 5 Bed | $252,722 | 6.5% |
% of Housing Stock
Rental Trends — Buckhannon, WV
As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Buckhannon, WV is $1,070, with a year-over-year rent change of -11.6%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Buckhannon, WV is 1-bedrooms: $725, 2-bedrooms: $1,130, 3-bedrooms: $1,020. The most common rental property sizes in Buckhannon, WV are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 39.1% and 28.0% of the rental stock.
| Type | Median Rent | Average Rent |
|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $1,000 | $1,070 |
| Studio Rent | N/A | N/A |
| 1 Bed Rent | $700 | $725 |
| 2 Bed Rent | $1,250 | $1,130 |
| 3 Bed Rent | $900 | $1,020 |
| 4 Bed Rent | N/A | N/A |
% of Rental Stock
Property Listings — Buckhannon, WV
As of Nov '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Buckhannon, WV is 60. This is a decrease of -1.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market about the same amount of time than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 14.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.
| Metric | Zip Code Average | Year over Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
Median Listing Price | $200,000 | 15.0% |
Listing Count | 57 | -18.0% |
| Listings as % of Homes | 0.4% | -18.0% |
Days on Market | 60 | -1.0% |
Demographics — Buckhannon, WV
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Buckhannon, WV has a population of 19,000, which has decreased by -4.4% over the past 5 years. Buckhannon, WV is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 18.7% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 18.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 10.3% reporting working from home.
| Metric | Latest Census | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
Population | 19,000 | -4.4% |
% Under 18 | 18.7% | 0.0% |
% Seniors | 22.5% | 17.2% |
% WFH | 10.3% | 232.3% |
% w/ College Degree | 18.5% | 2.2% |
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Buckhannon, WV is a predominantly white area, with 90.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 4.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Buckhannon, WV is black, making up 1.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 0.9% of the population in Buckhannon, WV, and this percentage has increased by 28.6% 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 | 90.7% | -4.9% |
% Black | 1.8% | -18.2% |
% Hispanic | 1.8% | 20.0% |
% Asian | 0.4% | 300.0% |
% Foreign Born | 0.9% | 28.6% |
Mortgage and Risk — Buckhannon, WV
According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 150 mortgage originations in Buckhannon, WV, of which 61.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 73.0%, with 42.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Buckhannon, WV. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 13.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.
Mortgages
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
Total Loan Originations | 150 |
% Conventional Loans | 61.0% |
% Government Loans | 39.0% |
% Investor Loans | 0.0% |
% Second Loans | 2.0% |
% Cash Out Refinance | 13.0% |
Rentals and Section 8 — Buckhannon, WV
Buckhannon, WV lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.
Section 8 Market Size
Total Units under HUD | 455 |
Total Units Section 8 | 371 |
% Rentals under Section 8 | N/A |
% Occupied Section 8 | 99.3% |
Section 8 Opportunity
| Home Size | HUD Premium | Market Rent | Max HUD Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $10 | $700 | $710 |
| 2 Bedroom | -$320 | $1,250 | $930 |
| 3 Bedroom | $240 | $900 | $1,140 |
| 4 Bedroom | N/A | N/A | $1,520 |
Affordability — Buckhannon, WV
Home Price to Income Ratio
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
| Home Price to Income Ratio | 2.7 |
| Median Home Price | $161,000 |
| Median Household Income | $51,600 |