Real Estate Investing in Gilmer County, West Virginia

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5 ZIP codes • Population: 6,245

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (65/100)

Mixed signals β€” some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A cash-flow market β€” 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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  • High vacancy: 28.5% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

3.1% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $120,840
Avg Monthly Rent $803
ZIP Codes 5

Investing in Gilmer County Real Estate

Across Gilmer County's 5 ZIPs, the picture is lackluster β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

firmly Gilmer County's β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† aggregate rating reflects soft investor metrics across the board β€” soft rent growth, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth taking seriously.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Gilmer β€” soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts β€” are among the reasons the β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† rating sits where it does.

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Avg Home Value
$120,840
Avg Monthly Rent
$803
1% Rule
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Landlord Friendly (WV)
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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Gilmer County

1 College 1,633 Students 96 Off-Campus Renters
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Glenville State University
4-Year Public Β· 1,633 students

Cities in Gilmer County

ZIP Codes in Gilmer County, WV

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gilmer County

What monthly rent should investors expect in, WV?

Rents in, WV run near $803/mo. Compared with median home prices of $121K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

What is the tenant pool like in, WV?

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

What is the investability score for, WV?

With a 3.0/5 investability score, WV ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $121K and rents of $803/mo drive the underlying numbers.

Where does, WV sit compared to WV statewide?

within WV reads broadly in line with the state benchmark. Investors comparing markets should weight local data above the statewide aggregate.

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