The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 25247 sells for about $70,500, or $55 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $650 a month.
ZIP 25247 — Hartford City
The housing market in 25247 is characterized by low-cost, stable inventory with minimal turnover. Market activity is driven by local demand for affordable housing, resulting in very low sales volume and limited price appreciation. The area remains a niche market for buyers seeking low entry costs.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious buyers and those seeking low-cost housing in a rural setting.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
10% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 5.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 1.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 1.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 25247, Mason County WV
Property taxes are assessed by Mason County based on state-mandated valuation formulas; specific exemptions for homesteads apply.
Commute is primarily car-dependent with limited access to major employment hubs in the region.
Local recreation is limited to small community spaces with proximity to the Ohio River for outdoor activities.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for affordable 3-bedroom units.
The local economy is primarily driven by small-scale agriculture and regional industrial services.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles with no significant public transit infrastructure.
No major commercial or residential developments are currently reported for this ZIP.
Mason County Assessor manages property valuations based on periodic reappraisals.
Parcels are subject to standard county and school district tax levies.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable due to the low-density rural environment.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Lake Snowden Campground4.119.7 mi
- Court Grill4.62.9 mi
- Forked Run State Park4.413 mi
- McClintic Wildlife Management Area4.76.9 mi
- West Virginia State Farm Museum4.77.9 mi
- Mothman Museum4.713.7 mi
- Tu-Endie-Wei State Park4.714 mi
- TNT dome4.86.8 mi
- Skatopia/CIA4.710.1 mi
- West Virginia State Farm Museum4.77.9 mi
- Forked Run State Park4.413 mi
- McClintic Wildlife Management Area4.76.9 mi
- Star Mill Park4.74.8 mi
- Middleport Ball Park4.23.8 mi
- Riverside Golf Club WV4.51.9 mi
- Ravenswood Plaza Shopping Center3.912.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides regional access for fishing and boating.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.