Mercer County, WV Housing Market Brief
county · WV · as of May 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.
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.
Mercer County, WV housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $154K | ▼ -12.3% |
| Median Days on Market | 47 days | ▼ -14.5% |
| Months of Supply | 12.8 | ▲ +246% |
| Homes for Sale | 115 | ▼ -17.9% |
| Homes Sold | 9 | ▼ -76.3% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $98 | ▼ -4.5% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.4% | ▼ -1.6% |
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?
As of May 2026, Mercer County, WV is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 46 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, 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 $154K, having fallen 12.3% over the past year.
How affordable is Mercer County, WV?
Mercer County, WV scores 67 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 (71/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (23/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Mercer County, WV? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.