Real Estate Investing in Reedy, West Virginia (25270)

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Roane County • Population: 970 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 25270 (Reedy, WV)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (57/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 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
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 22.6% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Lower household income: $39,046 median — tenant affordability is tighter.

• Limited market data — this is a very small market; averages are built from few observations and can swing widely. • Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $133,345
Avg Monthly Rent $783
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $39,046
% Renters 23.3%

Market Analysis: 25270 Reedy

The 25270 ZIP covers a section of Reedy that demands careful diligence. Prices near $133K look accessible, but the work to make a deal cash flow is real.

Rent of $783/mo on a $133K basis reads well until vacancy, delinquency, and capex enter the model. The honest cap rate in 25270 sits below the stated 0.0% once reality is priced in.

The gap between 25270 and stronger Reedy ZIPs is not closing quickly. Investors should weight long-horizon assumptions accordingly.

Meanwhile, 970 residents fill the ZIP, renter turnover runs higher than neighboring postal codes and delinquency risk is a real line item rather than a theoretical one.

Strategically, 25270 can be a high-return sleeve of a diversified portfolio — but it should not be the whole portfolio, and it should not be someone's first deal.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Reedy:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 64/100
Affordability
20/25
Appreciation
14/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 3.4× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+8.4%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $783/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$138K$129K$120K$111K$102K$94KFeb 2019Nov 2022Jul 2026

📊 How Does 25270 Compare?

Metric 25270 Reedy West Virginia
Home Value $133,345 $133,345 $169,372
5-Year CAGR 2.6% 2.6% 6.1%
Avg Rent $783 $783 -
Cap Rate 4.6% 4.6% -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
4.6%
Fair
5yr Growth
+2.6%
Slow

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $133,345
Monthly Rent $783
Price-to-Rent 14.2:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 7.1%
Cap Rate 4.6%
5-Year IRR 7.2%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +8.4% ▲
3-Year CAGR +2.6% ▲
5-Year CAGR +2.6% ▲
10-Year CAGR N/A

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 4.6%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (4.6%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
22.6%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+2.6%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 25270

Population: 970

💰 Median Household Income
$39,046
This area
$39,046
State
$53,950
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
23.3%
This area
23.3%
State
19.0%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.9%
This area
3.9%
State
-19.8%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
12.0%
This area
12.0%
State
-9.6%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
48.3 years
This area
48.3 years
State
-3.8 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
22.6%
This area
22.6%
State
23.5%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 98.3%
Other/Mixed 1.6%
Hispanic/Latino 0.7%
👶 Under 18
22.3%
This area
22.3%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
21.7%
This area
21.7%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
18.5%
This area
18.5%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

1 Nearby 7 Off-Campus Students
B
Roane-Jackson Technical Center
11 students · 8.0 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

How do home values compare in Reedy, WV?

Reedy, WV median home values land near $133K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $783/mo-per-month rentals.

Are landlord laws favorable in Reedy, WV?

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

How quickly do rentals get leased in Reedy, WV?

Reedy, WV vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

Is Reedy, WV a good market for FHA house hackers?

For house hackers, Reedy, WV is a challenging. The $783/mo rent on a unit helps defray the mortgage on a $133K property.

What approach is best for Reedy, WV real estate?

In Reedy, WV the healthy play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $133K prices and $783/mo rents suits that approach.

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