McDowell County, WV Housing Market Brief
county · WV · as of July 2026
What is McDowell 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 McDowell County, WV in its market cycle?
McDowell 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.
McDowell County, WV housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $75K | ▲ +97.6% |
| Median Days on Market | 179 days | ▼ -5.8% |
| Months of Supply | 19.0 | ▲ +280% |
| Homes for Sale | 19 | ▼ -5% |
| Homes Sold | 1 | ▼ -75% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $48 | ▲ +49% |
How has McDowell County, WV’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is McDowell County, WV a buyer's or seller's market?
As of July 2026, McDowell County, WV is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 64 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in McDowell County, WV?
The median sale price in McDowell County, WV is $75K, having risen 97.6% over the past year.
How affordable is McDowell County, WV?
McDowell County, WV scores 90 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving McDowell County, WV's Alpha Score?
McDowell County, WV's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (97/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (21/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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