Real Estate Investing in Oak Hill, West Virginia

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 10,225 • Fayette County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (69/100)

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

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (52/100)

Rare combination of both appreciation and cash flow. These markets don't last long — worth serious consideration.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 14.4% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

8.3% 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 $154,367
Avg Monthly Rent $846
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Oak Hill Real Estate

Oak Hill in West Virginia is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

Across Oak Hill's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run modest: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

The $846/mo / $154K relationship in Oak Hill looks subdued once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. tilts toward the realized yield tends to disappoint.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Oak Hill a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Best ZIP codes in Beckley, WV

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Avg Home Value
$154,367
Avg Monthly Rent
$846
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (WV)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Beckley, WV metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
65%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Beckley, WV metro
0
Days to pending
7.0%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Oak Hill

1 College 36 Students 9 Off-Campus Renters
B
Fayette Institute of Technology
Vocational Public · 36 students

ZIP Codes in Oak Hill, WV

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oak Hill, WV

What type of investing works in Oak Hill, WV?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Oak Hill, WV. With home values at $154K and rents near $846/mo, other strategies can work but produce stable rather than outsized returns.

What is the typical renter like in Oak Hill, WV?

Tenant quality in Oak Hill, WV ranks as solid. Landlords generally report stable occupancy at market rents of $846/mo.

What is the median home value in Oak Hill, WV?

Typical homes in Oak Hill, WV go for around $154K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% steady price movement.

Is Oak Hill, WV a good place for real estate investing?

Oak Hill, WV sits at an investability rating of 3.0/5, with median home values near $154K and average rents around $846/mo. That combination puts it in the substantial tier for investor interest.

Is Oak Hill, WV landlord-friendly?

WV law landlord-friendly for landlords, and Oak Hill inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.

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