Bluefield, WV-VA Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Bluefield, West Virginia. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through July 2026.

Median Home Price

$148,390

+0.7% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

6.6%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+0.8%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+0.8% year-over-year

Climate Risk

20/100

Very Low

Market Momentum

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Cooling
8.1mo supply · Score -3/7

Net migration: Bottom 35% nationally

Income Migration

➡️ Neutral1.05x

In-migrants avg $43,205 AGI vs out-migrants $41,266

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Opportunity Zone Market

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Bluefield Market Summary

Bluefield, WV-VA is in a stabilization phase with 0.7% year-over-year appreciation, suggesting cooling demand and a shift toward balanced conditions. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.16x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (20/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 6.56% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score98/100
Price-to-Income Ratio3.2x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$46,906

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+0.4%
Base Case+0.8%
Bull Case+1.2%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Bluefield, WV-VA's primary climate exposure is flooding (37/100). The composite climate risk score of 20/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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