Is Morgantown, WV 26505 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Morgantown housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 19% of homes in Morgantown, WV 26505 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 61 days and there were 2.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 112 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 14%, homes sold more slowly (54 days then) and the median sale price rose 10% to $289,874. Overall, Morgantown is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Monongalia County, homes here sell faster than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 50%. On our competition score, Morgantown ranks #37 of 66 WV ZIP codes with enough sales (score 43 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Wana 26590 (0% sold over asking) or Granville 26534 (0% sold over asking), while Fairview 26570 (40% sold over asking) and Maidsville 26541 (32% sold over asking) are even more competitive.