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Clay County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.West Virginia
$116K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.4,462
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$116K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,352 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1981
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.73%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.97%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0.1%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.56%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.2.6%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.9 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.123
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.43

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.82%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.2%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,743
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.23 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$59K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.45%

How Clay County compares

By median home value, Clay County is the 40th most expensive of 55 counties in West Virginia, and its typical home is worth more than 30% of all homes in West Virginia.

Home values in Clay County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$42K$369K
counties in West Virginia ranked by median home value
#West VirginiaMedian valueHomes
1Jefferson County$409K24,125
2Berkeley County$320K51,463
3Morgan County$311K10,299
4Monongalia County$274K35,047
5Hampshire County$270K13,275
6Putnam County$260K23,387
7Greenbrier County$218K16,999
8Hardy County$209K7,546
9Pendleton County$207K5,173
10Preston County$196K18,871
11Taylor County$195K7,687
12Tucker County$194K5,639
13Grant County$192K6,007
14Monroe County$191K7,265
15Jackson County$190K11,265
16Pocahontas County$185K8,802
17Marion County$184K24,040
18Mineral County$181K12,571
19Pleasants County$180K3,284
20Upshur County$173K11,138
21Wood County$171K34,854
22Mason County$168K11,526
23Randolph County$168K13,006
24Cabell County$166K34,117
40Clay County$116K4,462

55 counties in West Virginia are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

Markets in Clay County, most valuable first

About the Clay County market

How many homes are there in Clay County, WV?

Clay County, WV contains 4,462 residential properties, with a median of 1,352 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1981. The median TopHap Estimate is $116K.

How does Clay County, WV compare to the rest of West Virginia?

By median home value, Clay County, WV is the 40th most expensive of 55 counties in West Virginia. Its typical home is worth more than 30% of all homes in West Virginia. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Clay County, WV?

56% of homes in Clay County, WV are owner-occupied. 3% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Clay County, WV hold?

97% of mortgaged homes in Clay County, WV are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.1% owe more than the home is worth.

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