Real Estate Investing in Masontown, West Virginia

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,120 • Preston County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (64/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (52/100)

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

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 16.8% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.0% 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 $172,415
Avg Monthly Rent $918
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Masontown Real Estate

Masontown (West Virginia) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. unambiguously the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

Investors considering Masontown, WV should understand what the ★★★☆☆ rating represents — a market with material structural headwinds, not a temporary rough patch.

Rent trends and price trends in Masontown are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in West Virginia.

Masontown's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Avg Home Value
$172,415
Avg Monthly Rent
$918
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (WV)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Morgantown, WV metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
57%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Morgantown, WV metro
0
Days to pending
7.6%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Masontown, WV

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Frequently Asked Questions About Masontown, WV

Do landlords face vacancy issues in Masontown, WV?

Expect elevated vacancy in Masontown, WV. Rents at $918/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

How much should I expect to pay for a home in Masontown, WV?

Typical homes in Masontown, WV go for around $172K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% steady price movement.

What approach is best for Masontown, WV real estate?

The best-fit strategy in Masontown, WV is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

What is the renter demographic in Masontown, WV?

Tenant quality in Masontown, WV ranks as solid. Landlords generally report measured occupancy at market rents of $918/mo.

Are rents high in Masontown, WV?

Rents in Masontown, WV run near $918/mo. Compared with median home prices of $172K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

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