Jackson County, WV Housing Market Brief
county · WV · score computed October 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.
Population band 3 of 5 (population 20,431–39,126) · comparable within its band
Where is Jackson County, WV in its market cycle?
Jackson 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 Jackson 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.
Jackson County, WV housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $273K | ▲ +43% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 17 days | ▲ +6.3% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 2.9 | ▲ +70.6% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 39 | ▲ +62.5% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 13 | ▼ -7.1% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $132 | ▲ +8.2% | Redfin |
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?
In the scores computed October 2026, Jackson County, WV is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 45 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, 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 $273K, having risen 43% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Jackson County, WV?
Jackson County, WV scores 63 out of 100 on affordability — relatively 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 (83/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (0/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Jackson County, WV? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.