Markets/West Virginia/Huntington-Ashland

Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH Real Estate Market 2026

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

Median Home Price

$167,828

+1.2% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

8.0%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+1.2%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+1.2% year-over-year

Climate Risk

29/100

Low

Market Momentum

➡️
Neutral
2.9mo supply · Score +1/7

Net migration: Bottom 35% nationally

Income Migration

💰 Wealth Influx1.18x

In-migrants avg $49,311 AGI vs out-migrants $41,816

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Opportunity Zone Market

15 ZIP codes in Huntington-Ashland are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →

Huntington-Ashland Market Summary

Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH is in a stabilization phase with 1.2% year-over-year appreciation, suggesting cooling demand and a shift toward balanced conditions. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 2.87x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (29/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 7.95% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score100/100
Price-to-Income Ratio2.9x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$58,483

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+0.6%
Base Case+1.2%
Bull Case+1.8%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH's primary climate exposure is heat stress (53/100). The composite climate risk score of 29/100 (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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