Putnam County, WV home prices

Putnam County, WV: the typical home is worth $250,122 as of 2026-05, up +3.4% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $150/sq ft. Rent…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1985: $95,523 → 2026: $250,122 (2.6×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $250,122, homes in Putnam County sit 63% above the West Virginia median ($153,420) and 7% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #6 of 55 West Virginia counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+3.4% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 41 days on the market, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.5× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,235/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,306/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Mason County, WV ($163,032) · Cabell County, WV ($170,991) · Kanawha County, WV ($152,842) · Lincoln County, WV ($105,006) · Jackson County, WV ($199,500) · Gallia County, OH ($173,414)