Is Craigsville, WV 26205 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Craigsville is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market

Sold above original list—Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list—Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market—Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft—

The Craigsville housing market right now

There haven’t been enough recent sales here for a detailed summary yet.

About the area

Nicholas County, WV

Population	2,957
Median income	$37,378
Average income	$52,653
Median home value	$81,000
Median rent	$621/month
Owner-occupied	76% of homes
Median year built	1977

Natural hazard riskWinter storms (relatively high)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (household income; home value as estimated by owners), ZIP code tabulation area 26205; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA).

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Leivasy 26676 — /sq ft Mount Lookout 26678 $178 /sq ft Mount Nebo 26679Balanced $179 /sq ft Nettie 26681Seller’s market $22 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Craigsville real estate

What are property taxes in Craigsville?

About 0.46% of a home’s value a year in Nicholas County, or roughly $1,840 on a $400,000 home.

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