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Hancock County, WV home prices

Hancock County, WV: the typical home is worth $146,421 as of 2026-05, up +7.9% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $115/sq ft. Rent…

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Hancock County is accelerating and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+7.9%Heating up
Valuation-34%Undervalued
Affordability10/10Very affordable
Market36 daysBalanced

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1993: $59,250 → 2026: $146,421 (2.5×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$146,4212026-05
1-year+7.9%
5-year+25.2%
10-year+82.1%
Since 2000n/a
Population28k2024
Median income$58,4782023 · 2.5× income
New homes/yr152024
Price / sq ft$115listings
Days on market362026-06
Active listings472026-06
Price cuts12%of listings

Market read

At $146,421, homes in Hancock County sit 5% below the West Virginia median ($153,420) and 37% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #31 of 55 West Virginia counties by price.

Prices are climbing fast (+7.9% in the last year) — a seller's market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 36 days on the market, with 12% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.5× 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 ~34% 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

Jefferson County, OH ($131,410) · Beaver County, PA ($207,905) · Brooke County, WV ($131,458) · Columbiana County, OH ($162,585) · Washington County, PA ($240,665) · Carroll County, OH ($208,732)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Hancock County, WV?
The typical home in Hancock County is worth $146,421 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Hancock County rising or falling?
Prices are up +7.9% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a seller's market.
Is Hancock County affordable?
At 2.5× the local median income of $58,478, Hancock County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Hancock County?
Homes here take a median of 36 days to sell, with 12% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2008$78,021
2009$77,970
2010$75,692
2011$71,765
2012$71,562
2013$75,712
2014$74,113
2015$78,876
2016$80,636
2017$83,236
2018$88,186
2019$93,712
2020$97,585
2021$119,313
2022$129,265
2023$128,162
2024$131,034
2025$135,351