The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 26508 sells for about $395,000, or $185 per square foot.
Homes take about 65 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $937 a month.
ZIP 26508 — Morgantown
The 26508 housing market is currently balanced, with a median sale price of $395,000. Market activity is supported by steady demand from university-affiliated professionals and families, though specific inventory and growth metrics remain limited in public reporting.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and professionals seeking suburban living with access to lake recreation and proximity to the university and medical centers in Morgantown.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 26508
The area is served by Monongalia County Schools, which generally maintains a stable reputation within the region.
The area is subject to standard regional climate risks including seasonal flooding and wind events; insurance posture is consistent with broader West Virginia market conditions.
Economic momentum is driven by the proximity to West Virginia University and associated research and healthcare sectors in the Morgantown area.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Monongalia County; the effective tax rate for this ZIP is approximately 0.4%.
Residents primarily commute via I-68 and US-119 toward the Morgantown employment core, with a mean travel time of approximately 23.5 minutes.
The area features significant access to Cheat Lake for boating and recreation, alongside various local parks and trail systems.
The rental market is influenced by the university population, maintaining steady demand and moderate vacancy pressure.
The economy is anchored by West Virginia University, WVU Medicine, and related research and service industries.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-68, facilitating regional connectivity.
Development is focused on residential expansion and mixed-use projects near the Cheat Lake corridor.
Parcels are subject to Monongalia County property tax levies and local school district funding requirements.
Property insurance availability and premiums are influenced by regional hazard profiles typical of the Appalachian geography.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and QuickFacts.
- Mylan Park4.58.8 mi
- Peak Health Aquatic Center at Mylan Park4.69.8 mi
- Launch Pad Trampoline Park4.46.6 mi
- XSCAPE Live Escape Room Morgantown55.7 mi
- Hope Coliseum4.87.6 mi
- Mylan Park4.58.8 mi
- Fright Farm4.214.6 mi
- High Point Raceway4.913.2 mi
- Four Horsemen Comics and Gaming of Morgantown4.57.1 mi
- Coopers Rock State Forest4.89.3 mi
- Hovatter’s Wildlife Zoo4.69.1 mi
- Mylan Park4.58.8 mi
- AMC Morgantown 123.97.1 mi
- West Virginia Botanic Garden4.74.9 mi
- Friendship Hill National Historic Site4.714.9 mi
- Arthurdale Heritage, Inc4.86.3 mi
- Spark! Imagination and Science Center4.54.7 mi
- Historic Barrackville Covered Bridge4.714.9 mi
- Mother's Day Shrine4.616.6 mi
- Coopers Rock State Forest4.89.3 mi
- Mylan Park4.58.8 mi
- West Virginia Botanic Garden4.74.9 mi
- Pricketts Fort State Park4.711 mi
- Chestnut Ridge Regional Park4.610.3 mi
- Sunset Beach Marina4.18.4 mi
- The Pines Country Club4.67.3 mi
- Paradise Lake Golf Course3.74.5 mi
- Morgantown Mall4.17.1 mi
- Rural King4.67.4 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.28.4 mi
- Gabe's4.47.3 mi
- Suncrest Towne Centre4.46.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major recreational hub for boating, fishing, and water sports.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.