Real Estate Investing in Circleville, West Virginia

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 537 • Pendleton County

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Should you buy in Circleville, WV? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (52/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
4 flags
  • High vacancy: 30.8% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Elevated poverty: 21.3% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.
  • Higher unemployment: 16.3% unemployment — tenant risk signal.
  • Lower household income: $38,598 median — tenant affordability is tighter.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.4% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $188,847
Avg Monthly Rent $783
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Circleville Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of West Virginia: Circleville has 1 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

A 3.0 rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. Circleville is in that category.

The $783/mo / $189K relationship in Circleville looks subdued once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. appears to the realized yield tends to disappoint.

Demographics in Circleville show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is modest relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Best ZIP codes in Elkins, WV

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Avg Home Value
$188,847
Avg Monthly Rent
$783
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (WV)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Elkins, WV metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
0%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Elkins, WV metro
0
Days to pending
7.4%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Circleville, WV

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Frequently Asked Questions About Circleville, WV

Is rental property easy to operate in Circleville, WV?

Landlord-friendliness in Circleville, WV is landlord-friendly. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

Is Circleville, WV a good market for buy-and-hold investors?

Our data puts Circleville, WV at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $189K and rents around $783/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Where do home prices stand in Circleville, WV?

Circleville, WV median home values land near $189K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $783/mo-per-month rentals.

What type of investing works in Circleville, WV?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Circleville, WV. With home values at $189K and rents near $783/mo, other strategies can work but produce stable rather than outsized returns.

Is it easy to find good tenants in Circleville, WV?

Tenant demand in Circleville, WV is solid. The local workforce $783/mo rents across most rental classes.

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