Charleston, WV

Metro area in West Virginia · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +1.0%
Median Home Value
$142,678
↓ -1.1%
Year-over-year
Median Rent
$1,004/mo
↑ +7.1%
Year-over-year
Rental Yield
8.4%
Excellent for investors
5-Year Appreciation
+28.4%
Income Needed to Buy
$37,194
20% down, 30% DTI max
Active Listings
600
For-sale inventory
Price-to-Rent Ratio
11.8
Favors buying

Price Forecast

1 Month
↑ +0.4%
3 Months
↑ +1.2%
12 Months
↑ +1.0%

5-Year Price Trend

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