Market Intelligence · WV / McDowell County

War, WV home prices and housing market

1 ZIP market liveData updated September 2026Typical value$32K1-yr change14.9%

The typical home value in War, WV is $32K as of September 2026, down 14.9% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.

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The coverage

War, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026: $32K
1-yr changeMedian across War ZIPs: -14.9%
ZIP markets live: 1
County: McDowell County

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12-month value trend

-14.9% over 12 months

Sep 2025$37K

Low $32KHigh $37K

Sep 2026$32K

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

Context

War, WV is experiencing downward pressure on home values. The typical home in the city is worth $31,749 as of September 2026. That represents a decline of 14.9% over the past year. Home prices in War have moved lower recently, which has shifted the calculus for sellers. If you own a home here and are considering selling, the current conditions warrant careful thought about timing and pricing strategy.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in War, WV?

As of September 2026

Typical home value

$32K

14.9%YoY

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026)

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

Prices over time

War, WV home prices over time

Typical home values in War, WV are down 14.9% over the past year, from $37K in September 2025 to $32K in September 2026.

Typical home value in War, WV, September of each year
Month	Typical value	1-yr change
September 2026	$31,749	-14.9%
September 2025	$37,314	No prior year

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

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in War?

24892War$31,749Down14.9%Open the War 24892 market page

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.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about War, WV home prices.

What is the typical home value in War, WV?

The typical home value in War, WV is $31,749 as of September 2026.

Has the housing market in War changed recently?

Yes. Home values in War have declined 14.9% over the past year, indicating a weakening market for sellers.

Should I sell my home in War right now?

That depends on your personal circumstances. With values down 14.9% over the past year, it is worth consulting a local real estate professional to understand how your specific property compares and whether waiting might be beneficial.

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