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Pendleton County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.West Virginia
$207K
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.5,173
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$207K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,480 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.1978
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.63%

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.93%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0.7%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.39%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.7.2%
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.130
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.39

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.76%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,987
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.40%

How Pendleton County compares

By median home value, Pendleton County is the 9th most expensive of 55 counties in West Virginia, and its typical home is worth more than 59% of all homes in West Virginia.

Home values in Pendleton County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$67K$681K
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

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

Markets in Pendleton County, most valuable first

About the Pendleton County market

How many homes are there in Pendleton County, WV?

Pendleton County, WV contains 5,173 residential properties, with a median of 1,480 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1978. The median TopHap Estimate is $207K.

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

By median home value, Pendleton County, WV is the 9th most expensive of 55 counties in West Virginia. Its typical home is worth more than 59% of all homes in West Virginia. Hardy County ranks just above it and Preston County just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Pendleton County, WV?

39% of homes in Pendleton County, WV are owner-occupied. 7% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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

93% of mortgaged homes in Pendleton County, WV are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.7% owe more than the home is worth.

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