Mercer County, WV Housing Market Brief
county · WV · score computed October 2026
What is Mercer 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 4 of 5 (population 39,232–102,612) · comparable within its band
Where is Mercer County, WV in its market cycle?
Mercer 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 Mercer 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.
Mercer County, WV housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $234K | ▲ +28.8% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 145 days | ▲ +101.4% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 13.5 | ▲ +53.4% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 125 | ▼ -16.7% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 9 | ▼ -47.1% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $144 | ▲ +22.4% | Redfin |
How has Mercer County, WV’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mercer County, WV a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Mercer County, WV is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 36 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Mercer County, WV?
The median sale price in Mercer County, WV is $234K, having risen 28.8% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Mercer County, WV?
Mercer County, WV scores 79 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Mercer County, WV's Alpha Score?
Mercer County, WV's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (87/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (4/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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