Wayne County, WV Housing Market Brief
county · WV · score computed October 2026
What is Wayne 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 Wayne County, WV in its market cycle?
Wayne 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.
What’s the forecast for Wayne 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.
Wayne County, WV housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $179K | ▲ +8.2% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 40 days | ▲ +21.2% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 2.8 | ▼ -33.3% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 69 | ▼ -4.2% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 25 | ▲ +47.1% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $110 | ▼ -0.6% | Redfin |
How has Wayne County, WV’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wayne County, WV a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Wayne County, WV is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 67 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Wayne County, WV?
The median sale price in Wayne County, WV is $179K, having risen 8.2% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Wayne County, WV?
Wayne County, WV scores 84 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Wayne County, WV's Alpha Score?
Wayne County, WV's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (92/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (43/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Wayne County, WV? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.