Wetzel County, WV home prices

Wetzel County, WV: the typical home is worth $116,356 as of 2026-05, up +1.3% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $122/sq ft. Rent…

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

1992: $65,789 → 2026: $116,356 (1.8×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $116,356, homes in Wetzel County sit 24% below the West Virginia median ($153,420) and 50% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #46 of 55 West Virginia counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.3% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 59 days on the market, with 10% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.1× 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 ~37% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$574/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $750/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Tyler County, WV ($111,808) · Marshall County, WV ($134,743) · Marion County, WV ($169,382) · Doddridge County, WV ($138,062) · Harrison County, WV ($153,420) · Monroe County, OH ($155,078)