Clarksburg, WV Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Clarksburg, West Virginia. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.

Median Home Price

$146,887

-0.6% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

8.8%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

-6.1%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

-6.1% year-over-year

Market Momentum

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Neutral
4.6mo supply · Score -1/7

Migration: Top 25% nationally

Income Migration

➡️ Neutral0.97x

In-migrants avg $49,411 AGI vs out-migrants $50,872

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Opportunity Zone Market

3 ZIP codes in Clarksburg are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →

Clarksburg Market Summary

Clarksburg, WV is experiencing a correction with -0.6% year-over-year decline, signaling a buyer's market with softening demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 2.52x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+149 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (15/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 8.78% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score100/100
Price-to-Income Ratio2.5x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$58,376

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case-9.2%
Base Case-6.1%
Bull Case-3.1%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Clarksburg, WV's primary climate exposure is flooding (33/100). The composite climate risk score of 15/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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