Wardensville, WV 26851 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Wardensville, WV—26851

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$220,000

1.9% YoY Growth

Household Income

$50,200

7.7% YoY Growth

Days on Market

88

125.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

N/A

Median Rent

$800

13.5% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$800

13.5% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Home Price Trends — Wardensville, WV

Wardensville, WV lacks sufficient home price data for analysis.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$220,000	1.9%
Single Family	$220,000	1.9%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed	N/A	N/A

Rental Trends — Wardensville, WV

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Wardensville, WV is $800, with a year-over-year rent change of -13.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Wardensville, WV is 1-bedrooms: $800. The most common rental property sizes in Wardensville, WV are 3-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 55.5% and 28.1% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$800	$800
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$800	$800
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

28.1%

2 Bedrooms

16.4%

3 Bedrooms

55.5%

Property Listings — Wardensville, WV

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Wardensville, WV is 80. This is a increase of 116.0% 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 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$312,000	13.0%
Listing Count	13	72.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.6%	72.0%
Days on Market	88	125.0%

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Demographics — Wardensville, WV

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Wardensville, WV has a population of 1,610, which has decreased by -8.7% over the past 5 years. Wardensville, WV is a less popular place for families, as children make up 6.0% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 12.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 0.2% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	1,610	-8.7%
% Under 18	6.0%	-70.1%
% Seniors	31.6%	88.1%
% WFH	0.2%	-97.4%
% w/ College Degree	12.3%	-38.8%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Wardensville, WV is a predominantly white area, with 88.0% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 10.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Wardensville, WV is hispanic, making up 10.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 0.1% of the population in Wardensville, WV, and this percentage has decreased by 66.7% 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	88.0%	-10.7%
% Black	0.0%	-100.0%
% Hispanic	10.1%	2,425.0%
% Asian	0.0%	N/A
% Foreign Born	0.1%	-66.7%

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Mortgage and Risk — Wardensville, WV

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 55 mortgage originations in Wardensville, WV, of which 75.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 78.0%, with 27.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Wardensville, 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	55
% Conventional Loans	75.0%
% Government Loans	25.0%
% Investor Loans	0.0%
% Second Loans	16.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	13.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Wardensville, WV

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	1
Total Units Section 8	1
% Rentals under Section 8	0.8%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$200	$800	$1,000
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,260
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,570
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$2,120

Wardensville, WV—26851

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Wardensville, WV

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Wardensville, WV

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Wardensville, WV

Demographics — Wardensville, WV

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Wardensville, WV

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Wardensville, WV

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Wardensville, WV

Home Price to Income Ratio

Wardensville, WV — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.7
Median Home Price	$220,000
Median Household Income	$50,200

Wardensville, WV—26851

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Wardensville, WV

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Wardensville, WV

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Wardensville, WV

Demographics — Wardensville, WV

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Wardensville, WV

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Wardensville, WV

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Wardensville, WV

Home Price to Income Ratio

Wardensville, WV — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Augusta, WV

Capon Springs

Rio, WV

Star Tannery, VA

Capon Bridge, WV

Frequently Asked Questions

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