Mercer County, WV Housing Market Brief
county · WV · as of August 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 Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. 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 | $189K | ▼ -17.1% |
| Median Days on Market | 85 days | ▲ +39.3% |
| Months of Supply | 14.9 | ▲ +246.5% |
| Homes for Sale | 121 | ▼ -21.4% |
| Homes Sold | 8 | ▼ -78.4% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $103 | ▼ -5.8% |
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 August 2026, Mercer County, WV is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 47 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 $189K, having fallen 17.1% over the past year.
How affordable is Mercer County, WV?
Mercer County, WV scores 70 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 (74/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (25/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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