Jefferson County, WV Housing Market Brief
county · WV · as of May 2026
What is Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, WV in its market cycle?
Jefferson County, WV is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Jefferson County, WV housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $420K | ▲ +16.4% |
| Median Days on Market | 49 days | ▲ +36.1% |
| Months of Supply | 2.7 | ▼ -10% |
| Homes for Sale | 389 | ▲ +3.2% |
| Homes Sold | 146 | ▲ +17.7% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $182 | ▼ -2.2% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.6% | ▼ -1% |
How has Jefferson County, WV’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson County, WV a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Jefferson County, WV is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 44 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Jefferson County, WV?
The median sale price in Jefferson County, WV is $420K, having risen 16.4% over the past year.
How affordable is Jefferson County, WV?
Jefferson County, WV scores 27 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Jefferson County, WV's Alpha Score?
Jefferson County, WV's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (67/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (23/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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