Real Estate Investing in Mingo County, West Virginia

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7 ZIP codes • Population: 16,036

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (57/100)

Mixed β€” values have been flat. OK for long-horizon buyers, less attractive if you may need to sell soon.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
STRONG
3.6 / 5 (80/100)

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
5 flags
  • High vacancy: 21.2% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.
  • Declining values: -2.2% 5-year CAGR β€” values have moved lower.
  • 1-year downturn: Values declined 3.6% in the last year.
  • Elevated poverty: 22.0% poverty rate β€” can affect rent collection.

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3.6/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

0.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $82,343
Avg Monthly Rent $833
ZIP Codes 7

Investing in Mingo County Real Estate

With 16,036 residents across 5 cities, Mingo County shows tepid fundamentals that keep most passive capital on the sidelines β€” a region that demands real local knowledge.

Across Mingo's 7 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 Mingo haven't been supportive. better suited elsewhere for combined with subdued income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Avg Home Value
$82,343
Avg Monthly Rent
$833
1% Rule
βœ“ Passes
Landlord Friendly (WV)
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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Mingo County

1 College 13 Students 8 Off-Campus Renters
B
Mingo Extended Learning Center
Vocational Public Β· 13 students

Cities in Mingo County

ZIP Codes in Mingo County, WV

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mingo County

What are home prices like in, WV?

Homes in, WV typically sell near $82K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which reliable long-term demand.

How deep is the rental pool in, WV?

, WV draws a measured base of working renters. Demand at the $833/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

Is vacancy a concern in, WV?

Occupancy in, WV runs predictable with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $833/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

Does, WV outperform the WV average?

Compared with WV overall, is broadly in line with on price and yield. $82K homes against $833/mo rents drive the comparison.

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