Monongalia County, WV Housing Market Brief
county · WV · score computed October 2026
What is Monongalia 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 5 of 5 (population 103,008–9,808,667) · comparable within its band
Where is Monongalia County, WV in its market cycle?
Monongalia County, WV is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Monongalia 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.
Monongalia County, WV housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $364K | ▲ +25.3% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 73 days | ▲ +15.9% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 3.8 | ▼ -2.6% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 320 | ▼ -5.9% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 85 | ▼ -3.4% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $170 | ▲ +7.2% | Redfin |
How has Monongalia County, WV’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Monongalia County, WV a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Monongalia County, WV is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 25 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Monongalia County, WV?
The median sale price in Monongalia County, WV is $364K, having risen 25.3% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Monongalia County, WV?
Monongalia County, WV scores 17 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Monongalia County, WV's Alpha Score?
Monongalia County, WV's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (65/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (0/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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