Preston County, WV Housing Market Brief
county · WV · as of May 2026
What is Preston County, WV’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Preston County, WV in its market cycle?
Preston County, WV is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Preston County, WV housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $263K | ▼ -12.8% |
| Median Days on Market | 119 days | ▲ +120.4% |
| Months of Supply | 5.6 | ▲ +51.4% |
| Homes for Sale | 89 | ▲ +25.4% |
| Homes Sold | 16 | ▼ -15.8% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $150 | ▲ +7.7% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.8% | ▲ +0.9% |
How has Preston County, WV’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Preston County, WV a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Preston County, WV is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 48 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Preston County, WV?
The median sale price in Preston County, WV is $263K, having fallen 12.8% over the past year.
How affordable is Preston County, WV?
Preston County, WV scores 62 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Preston County, WV's Alpha Score?
Preston County, WV's strongest dimension is Affordability (62/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (38/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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