Real Estate Investing in Harrison County, West Virginia

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11 ZIP codes • Population: 67,911

Should you buy in Harrison 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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3.1 / 5 (53/100)

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: 14.6% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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3.1/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

2.3% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $147,034
Avg Monthly Rent $932
ZIP Codes 11

Investing in Harrison County Real Estate

Harrison County (WV) covers 11 ZIPs and 9 municipalities. unambiguously the fundamentals here skew distressed, and both rent and price trends have been lackluster across most of the geography.

Across Harrison's 11 ZIPs, the investment landscape runs underwhelming: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Population dynamics in Harrison haven't been supportive. less favorable for combined with muted income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Avg Home Value
$147,034
Avg Monthly Rent
$932
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (WV)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Clarksburg, WV metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
55%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Harrison County

4 Colleges 1,153 Students 7 Off-Campus Renters
C+
United Technical Center
Vocational Public Β· 26 students
C+
Clarksburg Beauty Academy and School of Massage Therapy
2-Year For-Profit Β· 58 students
C
West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport
2-Year For-Profit Β· 175 students
D
Salem University
4-Year For-Profit Β· 894 students

Cities in Harrison County

ZIP Codes in Harrison County, WV

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Frequently Asked Questions About Harrison County

Does, WV favor landlords or tenants?

The landlord environment in, WV is tenant-protective. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

What approach is best for, WV real estate?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in, WV. With home values at $147K and rents near $932/mo, other strategies can work but produce predictable rather than outsized returns.

What kind of market is, WV for investors?

, WV reflects an investability rating of 3.1/5, with median home values near $147K and average rents around $932/mo. That combination puts it in the significant tier for investor interest.

How does, WV compare to the WV average?

, WV measures broadly in line with the WV state benchmark. Investors should treat statewide figures as a reference, not a substitute for local data.

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