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Braxton County, WV Housing Market Brief

county · WV · as of May 2026

Balanced

What is Braxton 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.

Price Momentum20%
+4.249
Inventory Health25%
-1.638
Affordability20%
71
Economic Strength20%
+6.653
Rental Yield15%
36

Where is Braxton County, WV in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Braxton County, WV is classified as Recoveringturning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

Braxton County, WV housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$139K▲ +153.2%
Median Days on Market454 days▲ +340.8%
Months of Supply5.5-21.4%
Homes for Sale11▲ +57.1%
Homes Sold2▲ +100%
Median Price / Sq Ft$24-22%
Sale-to-List Ratio91.9%-8.1%

How has Braxton County, WV’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 49
4-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is Braxton County, WV a buyer's or seller's market?

As of May 2026, Braxton County, WV is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 49 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

Are home prices rising or falling in Braxton County, WV?

The median sale price in Braxton County, WV is $139K, having risen 153.2% over the past year.

How affordable is Braxton County, WV?

Braxton County, WV scores 71 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.

What's driving Braxton County, WV's Alpha Score?

Braxton County, WV's strongest dimension is Affordability (71/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (36/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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