Jackson County, WV Housing Market Brief
county · WV · as of May 2026
What is Jackson 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 Jackson County, WV in its market cycle?
Jackson County, WV is classified as Growing — strengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Jackson County, WV housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $285K | ▲ +115.1% |
| Median Days on Market | 21 days | ▲ +50% |
| Months of Supply | 1.8 | ▼ -33.3% |
| Homes for Sale | 21 | ▼ -22.2% |
| Homes Sold | 12 | ▲ +20% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $123 | ▲ +2.3% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.9% | ▼ -1.7% |
How has Jackson County, WV’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jackson County, WV a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Jackson County, WV is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 56 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Jackson County, WV?
The median sale price in Jackson County, WV is $285K, having risen 115.1% over the past year.
How affordable is Jackson County, WV?
Jackson County, WV scores 52 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Jackson County, WV's Alpha Score?
Jackson County, WV's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (77/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (38/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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