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Braxton County, WV home prices

Braxton County, WV: the typical home is worth $143,900 as of 2026-05, down -3.8% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $116/sq ft…

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Braxton County is falling and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum-3.8%Falling
Valuation-24%Undervalued
Affordability10/10Very affordable
Market81 daysBuyer's market

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2000: $92,973 → 2026: $143,900 (1.5×)

Typical value$143,9002026-05
1-year-3.8%
5-year+20.0%
10-year+54.3%
Since 2000n/a
Population12k2024
Median income$50,0382023 · 2.9× income
New homes/yr112024
Price / sq ft$116listings
Days on market812026-06
Active listings242026-06
Price cuts9%of listings

Market read

At $143,900, homes in Braxton County sit 6% below the West Virginia median ($153,420) and 38% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #33 of 55 West Virginia counties by price.

Prices are cooling (-3.8% in the last year) — leaning buyer's market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 81 days on the market, with 9% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.9× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~24% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

Gilmer County, WV ($121,172) · Webster County, WV ($86,201) · Calhoun County, WV ($105,707) · Lewis County, WV ($130,304) · Clay County, WV ($124,062) · Nicholas County, WV ($160,496)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Braxton County, WV?
The typical home in Braxton County is worth $143,900 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Braxton County rising or falling?
Prices are down -3.8% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a buyer's market.
Is Braxton County affordable?
At 2.9× the local median income of $50,038, Braxton County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Braxton County?
Homes here take a median of 81 days to sell, with 9% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2016$92,973
2017$91,132
2018$90,277
2019$92,035
2020$93,558
2021$113,116
2022$127,599
2023$137,132
2024$137,649
2025$152,879
2026$143,398