Market Intelligence · WV / Monongalia County

Morgantown, WV home prices and housing market

3 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$257K1-yr changeUp2.8%

The typical home value in Morgantown, WV is $257K as of September 2026, up 2.8% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Morgantown ZIP code, the median list price is $324K and homes spend a median of 62 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Morgantown, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$257K
1-yr changeMedian across Morgantown ZIPs
+2.8%
ZIP markets live6 tracked in Morgantown
3
County
Monongalia County

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12-month value trend

+2.8% over 12 months

Typical home value in Morgantown over the last 12 months: $250K in Sep 2025 to $257K in Sep 2026 (+2.8%).

Sep 2025$250K

Sep 2026$257K

Median Zillow home value index across Morgantown's ZIP codes.

Context

In Morgantown, the typical home value sits at $259,761, up 2.8% over the past year as of August 2026. The market shows 198 homes for sale as of September 2026, with a median list price of $324,450 and a median time on market of 62 days. New listings numbered 68 in September, while 21.3% of active listings carried a price reduction. The market is moving at a moderate pace, neither rushed nor stalled. If you're thinking about selling, conditions are reasonable but not urgent, so take time to prepare your home properly.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Morgantown, WV?

Typical home value

$257K

Up2.8%YoY

Median list price

$324K

Days on market

62

Homes for sale

198

Price cuts

21.3%

New listings

68

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Morgantown's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Morgantown, WV home prices over time

Typical home values in Morgantown, WV are up 2.8% over the past year, from $250K in September 2025 to $257K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Morgantown, WV, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$256,662+2.8%
September 2025$249,756No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Morgantown ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Morgantown, WV a buyer's or seller's market?

Morgantown, WV leans toward a buyer's market.

Homes are taking longer to sell and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate.

Based on a median of 62 days on market and 21% of listings with a price cut in the typical Morgantown ZIP code, and 68 new listings against 198 active listings across Morgantown, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Morgantown housing market forecast 2027

+1.6%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 3 Morgantown ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 1.6% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Morgantown rose 2.8%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Morgantown?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Morgantown shows typical home values rising 1.6% by September 2027, after a 2.8% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 3 Morgantown ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Morgantown?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 6 Morgantown ZIP codes in total; the remaining 3 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Morgantown, WV home prices.

How much is a typical home worth in Morgantown?

The typical home value in Morgantown is $259,761 as of August 2026, up 2.8% over the past year.

How many homes are for sale in Morgantown right now?

There are 198 homes for sale as of September 2026, with 68 new listings during that month.

How long does it take to sell a home in Morgantown?

The median time on market is 62 days as of September 2026. About 21.3% of listings have received a price cut, which reflects the typical negotiation pattern in the market.

Are home prices going up or down in Morgantown, WV?

Typical home values in Morgantown, WV are up 2.8% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Morgantown, WV a buyer's or seller's market?

Morgantown, WV leans toward a buyer's market. Homes are taking longer to sell and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Based on a median of 62 days on market and 21% of listings with a price cut in the typical Morgantown ZIP code, and 68 new listings against 198 active listings across Morgantown, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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