West Virginia Housing Market Forecast — August 2026
Sialim tracks 7 West Virginia metros, forecasting home values next month, next quarter, and one year out from Zillow price history plus mortgage rates, inventory, and labor data.
Metros tracked
7
in West Virginia
Forecast to rise — August 2026
6
1 forecast to fall or hold
Average forecast change
+0.29%
across all West Virginia metros, next month
West Virginia metros — August 2026
| Metro | Current value | Forecast | 1-month change | Regime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, WV | $150,171 | $150,477 | +0.20% | Neutral |
| Morgantown, WV | $228,100 | $228,842 | +0.33% | Neutral |
| Beckley, WV | $150,735 | $151,370 | +0.42% | Stabilizing |
| Clarksburg, WV | $156,222 | $156,879 | +0.42% | Neutral |
| Parkersburg, WV | $170,898 | $171,098 | +0.12% | Cooling |
| Fairmont, WV | $168,926 | $170,058 | +0.67% | Neutral |
| Elkins, WV | $162,252 | $162,096 | -0.10% | Neutral |
Frequently asked questions
Are West Virginia home prices rising or falling?
Of the 7 West Virginia metros Sialim tracks, 6 are forecast to rise in August 2026 and 1 are forecast to fall or hold. The average forecast change across the state is +0.29%.
What is the largest West Virginia metro by home value tracked here?
Charleston, WV, with a typical home value of $150,171 as of the latest data.
Forecasts are model output, not advice. Data: Zillow ZHVI (© Zillow), Freddie Mac via FRED, US Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED. Methodology.