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Clay County, WV home prices

Clay County, WV: the typical home is worth $124,062 as of 2026-05, down -1.8% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $138/sq ft. Rent…

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Clay County is falling and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum-1.8%Falling
Valuation-27%Undervalued
Affordability10/10Very affordable
Market112 daysBuyer's market

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2000: $86,337 → 2026: $124,062 (1.4×)

Typical value$124,0622026-05
1-year-1.8%
5-year+9.6%
10-yearn/a
Since 2000n/a
Population7,6892024
Median income$45,2912023 · 2.7× income
New homes/yr12024
Price / sq ft$138listings
Days on market1122026-06
Active listings72026-06
Price cuts0%of listings

Market read

At $124,062, homes in Clay County sit 19% below the West Virginia median ($153,420) and 47% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #41 of 55 West Virginia counties by price.

Prices are cooling (-1.8% in the last year) — leaning buyer's market.

Homes here sit on the market — a median 112 days on the market, with 0% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.7× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~27% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

Nicholas County, WV ($160,496) · Roane County, WV ($131,561) · Braxton County, WV ($143,900) · Kanawha County, WV ($152,842) · Calhoun County, WV ($105,707) · Fayette County, WV ($137,508)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Clay County, WV?
The typical home in Clay County is worth $124,062 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Clay County rising or falling?
Prices are down -1.8% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a buyer's market.
Is Clay County affordable?
At 2.7× the local median income of $45,291, Clay County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Clay County?
Homes here take a median of 112 days to sell, with 0% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2019$86,337
2020$84,196
2021$107,083
2022$122,479
2023$117,604
2024$118,120
2025$127,409
2026$120,228