Morgantown, WV Housing


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Morgantown, WV is an attractive option for homebuyers looking for good value for their money. The median value of housing in the area is $257,900, significantly less than the national median of $338,100. In addition to offering a competitive price point, Morgantown's housing market has experienced very strong appreciation over the past year, with values increasing by 19.22%, much higher than the 8.27% national average. These factors make Morgantown an attractive destination for prospective homeowners looking to find good value and solid investment potential.

The median home cost in Morgantown is $257,900. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 50.2%. Home Appreciation in Morgantown is up 12.4%.

Average Age of Homes
- The median age of Morgantown real estate is 53 years old
The Rental Market in Morgantown
- Renters make up 47.5% of the Morgantown population
- 5.2% of houses and apartments in Morgantown, are available to rent

DID YOU KNOW
Buying a home is the biggest single purchase most people make during their lives. The second largest is most often an automobile.

Median Monthly Rent by Number of Bedrooms

   Housing by Year Built

  HousingMorgantown, West VirginiaUnited States
  13,839.0139,647,020.0
  5742
  $257,900$338,100
  12.4%16.6%
  30.0%57.0%
  50.2%101.1%
  $5.24$10.98
  $1,128$2,690
  35.0%57.4%
  15.9%11.2%
  49.1%31.4%
  Vacant Housing
  5.2%1.9%
  2.2%0.4%
  0.6%0.7%
  0.5%0.4%
  0.5%3.6%
  7.0%4.1%
  Value of Owner-Occupied Housing
  3.4%2.6%
  5.9%2.4%
  0.1%2.8%
  0.8%3.9%
  2.4%4.5%
  11.1%11.3%
  20.4%13.0%
  31.7%20.1%
  11.9%13.6%
  6.2%8.3%
  3.1%9.7%
  1.8%3.9%
  0.6%2.2%
  0.0%0.8%
  0.7%1.1%
  Housing Units by Year Structure Built
  0.0%0.2%
  9.8%13.6%
  9.8%13.6%
  8.6%13.6%
  6.3%13.2%
  11.7%14.8%
  8.6%13.6%
  12.5%10.0%
  8.4%4.7%
  26.2%12.2%
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Morgantown is a vibrant classic American college town with a laid-back vibe. While the city and surrounding area are relatively small at about $150,000 people, residents  More

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Morgantown is a college town with many wonderful qualities, but for a retiree or someone on a fixed income, it is getting very expensive and crowded. The housing market  More

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Over 12 years ago

its a good small university town, however the cost of living varies especially rents on whether you live near to the campus or far away from wvu. there are only couple  More

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