The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 25260 sells for about $145,000, or $98 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $983 a month.
ZIP 25260 — Mason
The housing market in 25260 remains stable with low inventory and modest price growth. Demand is driven by local residents seeking affordable housing, though limited new construction keeps the market tight.
This ZIP is best suited for local workers, retirees, and families seeking an affordable, quiet rural lifestyle with lower costs of living compared to urban centers.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 5.6 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.6% · poverty 15.5% — 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 2.6%/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 2.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 25260, Lincoln County WV
Crime rates in this rural area are generally lower than the national average, with property-related incidents being the most common reports.
Local schools are part of the county-wide district, which maintains moderate performance ratings and focuses on community-based extracurricular engagement.
The area is subject to standard regional flood risks near creek beds and seasonal wildfire monitoring, with insurance premiums reflecting typical rural West Virginia exposure.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local government, small-scale retail, and regional service industries with limited new large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on a percentage of fair market value, with homestead exemptions available for primary residences.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to nearby regional employment hubs via state routes.
The area offers access to local parks, hiking trails, and outdoor recreation typical of the Appalachian region, with basic shopping and dining available in the immediate vicinity.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, with most units being single-family homes or small multi-family conversions.
The economy is largely supported by regional public sector employment, agriculture, and small-scale service businesses.
Transportation is almost exclusively via private vehicle, with limited public transit infrastructure available.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The county appraisal district conducts periodic assessments to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to county-level property taxes and local school district levies.
Property insurance remains stable, though premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and wildfire risk assessments.
The state experiences modest net domestic migration, with a balance between rural retention and outward movement to larger metro areas.
West Virginia operates as a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for a streamlined process under the deed of trust.
Sellers are required to provide a residential property disclosure statement covering known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov using ZCTA 25260 profile.
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 Campground4.118.1 mi
- Court Grill4.61.2 mi
- Mothman Museum4.712.9 mi
- Mothman Statue4.812.9 mi
- McClintic Wildlife Management Area4.76 mi
- West Virginia State Farm Museum4.76.9 mi
- Mothman Blacklight Mini-Golf4.912.8 mi
- Mothman Museum4.712.9 mi
- Tu-Endie-Wei State Park4.713.1 mi
- TNT dome4.85.8 mi
- Skatopia/CIA4.77.9 mi
- West Virginia State Farm Museum4.76.9 mi
- Krodel Park4.512.8 mi
- McClintic Wildlife Management Area4.76 mi
- Star Mill Park4.77 mi
- Point Pleasant Riverfront Park4.812.9 mi
- Middleport Ball Park4.21.7 mi
- Riverside Golf Club WV4.51.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local green space and community gathering areas.
Serves as a hub for local events and youth activities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.