Upshur County, WV Housing Market Brief
county · WV · score computed September 2026
What is Upshur 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.
Population band 3 of 5 (population 20,431–39,126) · comparable within its band
Where is Upshur County, WV in its market cycle?
Upshur County, WV is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Upshur County, WV housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $249K | ▲ +4.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 100 days | ▲ +38.9% |
| Months of Supply | 5.4 | ▼ -27% |
| Homes for Sale | 44 | ▼ -22.8% |
| Homes Sold | 8 | 0% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $136 | ▲ +7% |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Upshur County, WV a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed September 2026, Upshur County, WV is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 34 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Upshur County, WV?
The median sale price in Upshur County, WV is $249K, having risen 4.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Upshur County, WV?
Upshur County, WV scores 41 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Upshur County, WV's Alpha Score?
Upshur County, WV's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (63/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (11/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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