The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 43716 sells for about $159,000, or $118 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $848 a month.
ZIP 43716 — Beallsville
The housing market in 43716 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural Ohio community. Prices have seen modest appreciation, but the market remains highly affordable compared to national averages. Demand is driven primarily by local residents and those seeking low-cost rural living.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking affordable, rural living, including retirees and local workers who prioritize space and quiet over proximity to urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.5% · poverty 12.4% — 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 5.9%/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 4.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 43716, Monroe County OH
Crime rates in this rural area are generally low compared to state and national averages, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools serving this area are part of the Switzerland of Ohio Local School District, which generally faces challenges typical of rural, low-density districts.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including seasonal flooding in low-lying areas and potential for severe wind events; wildfire risk is low.
Economic momentum is limited, with the area primarily serving as a rural residential base with minimal new commercial or industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed by Monroe County based on local millage rates, which include levies for schools, county services, and township operations.
Commutes are primarily by personal vehicle, with residents often traveling to larger employment hubs in the Ohio Valley or nearby industrial centers.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including access to local parks, hunting, fishing, and proximity to the Ohio River corridor.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting mostly of single-family homes with low turnover and stable, modest rent levels.
The local economy is driven by agriculture, small-scale retail, and regional industrial employment in the Ohio Valley.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicle use, with no public transit infrastructure available.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The Monroe County Auditor manages property assessments, typically conducting reappraisals on a triennial cycle.
Parcels are subject to school district levies and county-wide special service districts for health and social services.
Property insurance is generally available, though premiums are influenced by the rural nature of the area and distance to emergency services.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 43716 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.
- Tilt Studio4.118.9 mi
- West Virginia Penitentiary4.815.7 mi
- Grand Vue4.717.2 mi
- The Pike 404.417.4 mi
- Kiedaisch Point Park4.811.4 mi
- The Movie House4.512.8 mi
- Lewis Wetzel Park4.512.8 mi
- Grave Creek Mound Historical Site4.815.7 mi
- Raven Rocks4.94.5 mi
- Kiedaisch Point Park4.811.4 mi
- Lewis Wetzel Park4.512.8 mi
- New Martinsville Plaza4.112.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.