Morgantown, WV metro area Housing Market

Cold Market

Comprehensive housing market data for the Morgantown, WV metro area metro area. Track home prices, inventory, days on market, and competition — updated monthly for real estate investors.

Data period: March 2026

Median Sale Price

$297K

2.5% YoY

Days on Market

115 days

130.0% YoY

Active Inventory

384

13.9% YoY

Homes Sold

80

17.5% YoY

Cold Market

Inventory is high and homes are sitting longer — a buyer's market.

Morgantown, WV metro area Market Summary

The Morgantown, WV metro area housing market is cooling down. As of March 2026, the median home sale price is $297K, down 2.5% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 115 days on the market, 130.0% longer than a year ago.

There are 384 homes for sale — 13.9% more than last year. With 4.8 months of supply, this is a balanced market. 159 new listings were added during this period, up 6.7% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 96.3% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 7.5% of homes sell above their asking price. 13.5% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

78

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 4.8
Days on Market 115
Price Drops 13.5%
Sale-to-List Ratio 96.3%
Market Temperature Cold

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $437K) 32.1%
Days on Market (National: 55) 109.1%
Inventory (National: 1,314,690) 100.0%

vs. West Virginia Median

Median Price (West Virginia: $253K) 17.3%
Days on Market (West Virginia: 80) 43.8%

Investor Takeaway

The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. Prices are 32% below the national median, which could indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Morgantown, WV metro area Market Trends

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Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$322K

Price per Sq Ft

$168

Sale-to-List Ratio

96.3%

Months of Supply

4.8

Sold Above List

7.5%

Price Drops

13.5%

New Listings

159

6.7% YoY

Pending Sales

162

Off Market in 2 Weeks

45.1%

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