Is Parkersburg, WV 26101 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Parkersburg housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 14% of homes in Parkersburg, WV 26101 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 52 days and there were 4 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 74 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 11%, homes sold more slowly (49 days then) and the median sale price fell 6% to $145,937. Overall, Parkersburg is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Wood County, homes here sell more slowly than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 56%. On our competition score, Parkersburg ranks #51 of 66 WV ZIP codes with enough sales (score 28 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Belleville 26133 (0% sold over asking) or Williamstown 26187 (6% sold over asking), while Davisville 26142 (50% sold over asking) and Waverly 26184 (40% sold over asking) are even more competitive.