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Raleigh County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.West Virginia
$162K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
292
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$142K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Aug 2026Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.33,651
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$142K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,408 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.1965
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.62%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.3.4%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.74%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.6.9%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.23%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.8.3 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.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.76

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.72,640
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.120 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$51K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.43%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all countys nationally.

How Raleigh County compares

By median home value, Raleigh County is the 31st most expensive of 55 counties in West Virginia, and its typical home is worth more than 40% of all homes in West Virginia.

Home values in Raleigh County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$33K$568K
counties in West Virginia ranked by median home value
#West VirginiaMedian valueHomes
1Jefferson County$405K24,114
2Berkeley County$319K51,464
3Morgan County$310K10,299
4Monongalia County$279K35,034
5Hampshire County$271K13,275
6Putnam County$248K23,388
7Greenbrier County$225K16,999
8Pendleton County$217K5,172
9Tucker County$209K5,639
10Hardy County$206K7,548
11Preston County$193K18,871
12Grant County$191K6,007
13Monroe County$191K7,264
14Mineral County$189K12,570
15Taylor County$187K7,687
16Pocahontas County$183K8,802
17Braxton County$182K6,904
18Marion County$178K24,041
19Jackson County$178K11,264
20Pleasants County$172K3,284
21Summers County$171K7,690
22Wood County$171K34,855
23Cabell County$169K34,115
24Randolph County$167K13,007
31Raleigh County$142K33,651

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

Markets in Raleigh County, most valuable first

About the Raleigh County market

What is the median home price in Raleigh County, WV?

The median sale price in Raleigh County, WV is $162,060 (data through August 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Raleigh County, WV each year?

292 homes sold in Raleigh County, WV over the last 12 months (data through August 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Raleigh County, WV?

Raleigh County, WV contains 33,651 residential properties, with a median of 1,408 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1965. The median TopHap Estimate is $142K.

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

By median home value, Raleigh County, WV is the 31st most expensive of 55 counties in West Virginia. Its typical home is worth more than 40% 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 Raleigh County, WV?

74% of homes in Raleigh County, WV are owner-occupied. 7% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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

62% of mortgaged homes in Raleigh County, WV are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 3.4% owe more than the home is worth.

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