The story of this market
The typical home in Clarksburg, West Virginia sells for about $140,000, or $89 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 39 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+8.9%
WV · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Clarksburg, West Virginia
The Clarksburg housing market is characterized by high affordability with median home prices significantly below national averages. Market activity remains modest with limited inventory, and price trends have shown slight year-over-year growth. The city serves as a low-cost residential hub, though economic indicators suggest ongoing challenges with income levels and poverty rates.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Clarksburg yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Median prices moved up 3.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 39 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
Clarksburg is primarily suited for budget-conscious family buyers and local workers seeking affordable housing options significantly below national price points. The market offers limited liquidity for investors looking for high-growth appreciation, but provides a stable entry point for those prioritizing lower cost-of-living environments.
The average commute time for residents is approximately 20.9 minutes, reflecting a relatively accessible local transit environment.
The rental market in Clarksburg shows a median rent of $950 for apartments and $1,150 for houses. Rental demand is influenced by a local cost of living that is generally lower than national averages, though a significant portion of the population remains rent-burdened.
The local economy is characterized by a lower median household income compared to state and national averages, with a significant portion of the population living below the poverty line. Major industry sectors are not explicitly detailed in current public rankings.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and Data USA profiles.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.