Clay County, WV Housing Market Brief
county · WV · as of July 2026
What is Clay 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 Clay County, WV in its market cycle?
Clay County, WV is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Clay County, WV housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $348K | ▲ +124.2% |
| Median Days on Market | 33 days | ▼ -76.3% |
| Months of Supply | 6.0 | ▼ -14.3% |
| Homes for Sale | 6 | ▼ -14.3% |
| Homes Sold | 1 | 0% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $217 | ▲ +151.7% |
How has Clay County, WV’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clay County, WV a buyer's or seller's market?
As of July 2026, Clay County, WV is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 37 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Clay County, WV?
The median sale price in Clay County, WV is $348K, having risen 124.2% over the past year.
How affordable is Clay County, WV?
Clay County, WV scores 5 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Clay County, WV's Alpha Score?
Clay County, WV's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (80/100) and its weakest is Affordability (5/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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