Wood County, WV home prices

Wood County, WV: the typical home is worth $175,091 as of 2026-05, up +1.9% over the past year and +114.8% since 2000. Listings run about $115/sq ft…

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

1978: $38,963 → 2026: $175,091 (4.5×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $175,091, homes in Wood County sit 14% above the West Virginia median ($153,420) and 25% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #17 of 55 West Virginia counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.9% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 48 days on the market, with 12% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.1× 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 ~17% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$864/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,003/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Wirt County, WV ($119,850) · Washington County, OH ($187,299) · Pleasants County, WV ($166,279) · Ritchie County, WV ($117,570) · Jackson County, WV ($199,500) · Meigs County, OH ($112,002)