Hancock County, WV Housing Market Brief
county · WV · as of May 2026
What is Hancock 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 Hancock County, WV in its market cycle?
Hancock County, WV is classified as Growing — strengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Hancock County, WV housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $140K | ▲ +4.1% |
| Median Days on Market | 68 days | ▲ +21.4% |
| Months of Supply | 2.9 | ▼ -6.4% |
| Homes for Sale | 78 | ▲ +5.4% |
| Homes Sold | 27 | ▲ +12.5% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $117 | ▲ +16.4% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.5% | ▲ +3% |
How has Hancock County, WV’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hancock County, WV a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Hancock County, WV is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 56 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Hancock County, WV?
The median sale price in Hancock County, WV is $140K, having risen 4.1% over the past year.
How affordable is Hancock County, WV?
Hancock County, WV scores 88 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Hancock County, WV's Alpha Score?
Hancock County, WV's strongest dimension is Affordability (88/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (39/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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