The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 43930 sells for about $218,533, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +9.27% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 58 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 43930 — Hammondsville
The housing market in 43930 shows steady appreciation and moderate sales volume, driven by local demand and limited inventory. While price growth remains positive, the market is balanced by affordability constraints and a stable, long-term resident base.
This area is well-suited for families and local workers seeking affordable housing options with convenient access to the Ohio River and regional employment centers in the Wheeling metropolitan area.
Median prices moved up 9.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 8.2% · poverty 11.5% — a mixed stability 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 7.4%/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 5.8%/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 43930, Belmont County, Ohio
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the Martins Ferry area are generally consistent with regional averages for the Ohio Valley, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools are served by the Martins Ferry City School District, which maintains a stable academic reputation within the local community.
The area faces moderate flood risks due to its proximity to the Ohio River, and property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns.
Economic momentum is tied to the regional energy sector and healthcare services, with ongoing infrastructure maintenance along the Ohio River corridor.
Property taxes are administered by the Belmont County Auditor; rates are determined by local levies and school district requirements, with standard Ohio homestead exemptions available for qualifying seniors and disabled residents.
Commuters primarily utilize Ohio State Route 7 for travel toward employment hubs in Wheeling, West Virginia, and St. Clairsville.
The area features access to the Ohio River for boating and fishing, local municipal parks, and proximity to regional shopping centers in St. Clairsville.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from local workers and students, with limited new multi-family construction keeping vacancy rates relatively low.
The local economy is anchored by healthcare, education, and regional energy-related industries, with significant employment ties to the nearby Wheeling, WV metro area.
Transportation is dominated by personal vehicle use, with Ohio State Route 7 serving as the primary north-south artery for the region.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and commercial revitalization within the existing city footprint.
The Belmont County Auditor manages property assessments, conducting periodic reappraisals to ensure tax equity across the county.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-wide special districts for health and social services.
Property insurance markets are stable but sensitive to flood-zone designations near the Ohio River.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 43930 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.
- Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center4.817.9 mi
- Hookstown Fair4.415.9 mi
- 7 Ranges Entertainment4.514.4 mi
- Algonquin Mill4.718 mi
- Pastaio Cucina Rustica Italiana4.713.4 mi
- Tomlinson Run State Park4.79.6 mi
- Jefferson Lake State Park4.26.4 mi
- Hilltop events llc4.712.6 mi
- Highlandtown Wildlife Area4.56.9 mi
- Thompson Park4.512.8 mi
- Historic Fort Steuben4.716.4 mi
- Historic Teegarden Covered Bridge4.718.3 mi
- Museum of Ceramics4.711.2 mi
- Tomlinson Run State Park4.79.6 mi
- Jefferson Lake State Park4.26.4 mi
- Highlandtown Wildlife Area4.56.9 mi
- Thompson Park4.512.8 mi
- Scenic Vista Park4.512.4 mi
- Steubenville Marina3.815 mi
- Mountaineer's Woodview Golf Course4.311.3 mi
- Spring Hills Golf Course4.38.1 mi
- Dollar General4.111.2 mi
- Pittsburgh International Airport4.328.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides recreational space and community facilities.
Serves as a primary natural amenity for boating and fishing.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.