Real Estate Investing in Pleasant Valley, West Virginia

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 42,116 • Marion County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (70/100)

Solid choice — stable market with a reasonable entry point and good rental backup if you ever need to move.

📈 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
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  • Elevated vacancy: 11.2% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.4% 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 $192,569
Avg Monthly Rent $1,194
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Pleasant Valley Real Estate

Pleasant Valley 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.

clearly Pleasant Valley's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects lackluster investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

The $1,194/mo / $193K relationship in Pleasant Valley looks underwhelming once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. trends toward the realized yield tends to disappoint.

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

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Avg Home Value
$192,569
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,194
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (WV)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Fairmont, WV metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
50%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Fairmont, WV metro
0
Days to pending
8.2%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Pleasant Valley, WV

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pleasant Valley, WV

How expensive is real estate in Pleasant Valley, WV?

The median home value in Pleasant Valley, WV is roughly $193K. That puts it reasonable relative to the WV statewide average.

Is Pleasant Valley, WV a good place for real estate investing?

Yes - Pleasant Valley, WV a 3.0/5 investability score. With $193K home prices against $1,194/mo monthly rent, the market delivers a reasonable entry point for new investors.

Are tenants stable in Pleasant Valley, WV?

Working renters make up the core of the Pleasant Valley, WV tenant base. The pool is reasonable for investors targeting long-term holds.

What is it like being a landlord in Pleasant Valley, WV?

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

Does a duplex house hack pencil in Pleasant Valley, WV?

For house hackers, Pleasant Valley, WV is a challenging. The $1,194/mo rent on a unit helps defray the mortgage on a $193K property.

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