The story of this market
The typical home in Ellenboro, West Virginia sells for about $118,200.
Prices are up +8.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $980 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.
Ellenboro, West Virginia
Ellenboro is a small, rural town in West Virginia with a stable population of approximately 209 residents. The housing market is characterized by low inventory and affordability, with a median home value of $118,200. Growth is limited, and the area's primary appeal lies in its rural character and proximity to state park amenities.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Ellenboro 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 8.7% year over year.
Awaiting this reading — not graded.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · poverty 9.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A major regional outdoor destination offering trails, camping, and lake access, serving as a primary amenity for the local area.
Ellenboro is best suited for individuals or families seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with a low cost of living. It is not a primary destination for commuters or investors looking for high-density urban amenities.
The area is rural, and residents rely primarily on personal vehicles for transportation, with an average commute time of approximately 21.4 minutes.
The area is primarily defined by its rural landscape and proximity to North Bend State Park, which offers outdoor recreational opportunities.
The rental market is characterized by modest growth, with HUD's Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit reaching $980 for FY 2027, reflecting an 8.9% increase over the previous year.
The local economy is small and rural, with approximately 606 jobs based in the town; it serves as a minor regional employment hub.
Ellenboro functions as a small regional job hub with approximately 606 jobs based within the town, though it remains a rural, low-density community.
The area faces a very high risk of inland flooding, which is a primary environmental concern for local property owners.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Ritchie County, with the median effective rate for residential units in the 26346 ZIP code area reported at approximately 0.6%.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 5-year profiles.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.