Marion County, WV Housing Market Brief
county · WV · score computed October 2026
What is Marion 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 4 of 5 (population 39,232–102,612) · comparable within its band
Where is Marion County, WV in its market cycle?
Marion 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.
What’s the forecast for Marion County, WV?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Marion County, WV housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $202K | ▲ +30% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 58 days | ▼ -13.4% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 4.3 | ▲ +38.7% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 174 | ▲ +18.4% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 40 | ▼ -14.9% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $144 | ▲ +19.1% | Redfin |
How has Marion County, WV’s Alpha Score moved?
Markets like Marion County, WV
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- Beckham County, OK, OKcounty38
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- Hot Spring County, AR, ARcounty35
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Frequently asked questions
Is Marion County, WV a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Marion County, WV is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 38 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Marion County, WV?
The median sale price in Marion County, WV is $202K, having risen 30% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Marion County, WV?
Marion County, WV scores 72 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Marion County, WV's Alpha Score?
Marion County, WV's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (73/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (3/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Marion County, WV? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.