The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 24818 sells for about $145,000, or $112 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
ZIP 24818 — Brenton
The housing market in 24818 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural, stable-to-declining population area. Prices have seen modest appreciation driven by limited supply rather than high demand. The market remains affordable compared to national averages, but economic growth remains stagnant.
This ZIP is best suited for local residents, retirees, or those seeking affordable, rural living who prioritize proximity to nature over access to urban amenities or short commutes.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 5.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 20.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 24818, McDowell County WV
Crime rates in this rural area are generally lower than the national average, with property-related incidents being the most common reports.
Schools serving this area are part of the McDowell County School District, which faces challenges typical of rural, low-density districts with limited tax bases.
The area is subject to mountainous terrain risks, including localized flooding in valley areas and potential for severe weather events; insurance premiums are influenced by these geographic factors.
Economic momentum is limited, with the area relying on traditional regional industries; there is minimal large-scale commercial development or infrastructure expansion currently reported.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in West Virginia, with rates determined by the state-mandated assessment ratio applied to the appraised value of real property.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents often traveling significant distances to reach employment hubs in larger regional centers.
The area offers access to rugged outdoor recreation, including hiking and fishing in the surrounding Appalachian landscape, though formal municipal parks and shopping centers are sparse.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, with most units being single-family homes rather than multi-family complexes.
The local economy is historically tied to natural resources and regional services, with limited diversification in the immediate vicinity.
Transportation infrastructure is limited to state and local roads; there is no public transit system serving this rural area.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP code.
The McDowell County Assessor is responsible for the valuation of all real and personal property within the county.
Parcels are subject to county-wide school and general service levies; there are no significant MUD or PID districts reported.
Property insurance availability is stable, though premiums are sensitive to regional wildfire and flood risk assessments.
The state has experienced long-term net domestic out-migration, particularly in rural coal-dependent counties.
West Virginia is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for a streamlined process under the deed of trust.
Sellers are required to provide a residential property disclosure statement covering known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov using ZCTA 24818 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides local access to fishing and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.