Real Estate Investing in Monongalia County, West Virginia

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6 ZIP codes • Population: 103,131

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (63/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • Elevated vacancy: 10.7% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

3.6% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $219,815
Avg Monthly Rent $1,225
ZIP Codes 6

Investing in Monongalia County Real Estate

Monongalia County spans 6 ZIP codes across 4 cities in West Virginia, with a population of 103,131. The county's underwhelming investment metrics reflect deeper structural challenges β€” worth studying before making commitments.

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

Distressed-leaning demographics in Monongalia 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
$219,815
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,225
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (WV)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Morgantown, WV metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
57%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Monongalia County

6 Colleges 24,983 Students 3,228 Off-Campus Renters
B
Monongalia County Technical Education Center
Vocational Public Β· 48 students
C+
West Virginia University
4-Year Public Β· 24,200 students
πŸ“ ~3,218 students rent off-campus
C+
Morgantown Beauty College Inc
2-Year For-Profit Β· 74 students
C
West Virginia University Hospital Departments of Rad Tech and Nutrition
4-Year Private Β· 61 students
C
Ross Medical Education Center-Morgantown
Vocational For-Profit Β· 16 students
C
West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown
4-Year For-Profit Β· 584 students

Investor Insight: With 3,228 students living off-campus, Monongalia County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Monongalia County

ZIP Codes in Monongalia County, WV

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Frequently Asked Questions About Monongalia County

How does, WV stack up for property investment?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in, WV reflects its $220K prices and $1,225/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within WV.

What is the rental occupancy rate in, WV?

Expect elevated vacancy in, WV. Rents at $1,225/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

What is the typical rental rate in, WV?

Expect rents around $1,225/mo per month in, WV. With home values at $220K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

Does, WV outperform the WV average?

Compared with WV overall, is broadly in line with on price and yield. $220K homes against $1,225/mo rents drive the comparison.

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