Real Estate Investing in Durbin, West Virginia

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 2,794 • Pocahontas County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (46/100)

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

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
4 flags
  • High vacancy: 35.5% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Declining values: 0.0% 5-year CAGR — values have moved lower.
  • 1-year downturn: Values declined 5.5% in the last year.
  • Elevated poverty: 31.2% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

0.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

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 $126,636
Avg Monthly Rent $806
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Durbin Real Estate

Across Durbin's 2 ZIPs, the picture is soft: $127K median values, $806/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

Durbin is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. decisively out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

Market conditions in Durbin are subdued. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

The 0% renter share in Durbin masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Avg Home Value
$126,636
Avg Monthly Rent
$806
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (WV)
☀️ 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 Durbin, WV

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Frequently Asked Questions About Durbin, WV

How strong is Durbin, WV for real estate investors?

Our data puts Durbin, WV at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $127K and rents around $806/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Are there empty rentals in Durbin, WV?

Vacancy risk in Durbin, WV is elevated. That supports steady cash flow for typical rental holds.

How do experienced investors play Durbin, WV?

Durbin, WV investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($127K prices, $806/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

Are landlord laws favorable in Durbin, WV?

Durbin, WV falls under WV landlord-tenant law, which is landlord-friendly. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

What is the average home sale price in Durbin, WV?

Durbin, WV median home values land near $127K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $806/mo-per-month rentals.

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