Morgantown, WV

Metro area in West Virginia · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↓ -0.3%

Median Home Value

$214,576

↑ +0.9%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,461/mo

↑ +2.2%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

8.2%

Excellent for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+19.2%

Income Needed to Buy

$53,479

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

327

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

12.2

Favors buying

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.4%

3 Months

↑ +0.8%

12 Months

↓ -0.3%

5-Year Price Trend

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