The story of this market
The typical home in Mill Creek, West Virginia sells for about $128,250, or $105 per square foot.
Homes take about 127 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $842 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+8.9%
WV · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Mill Creek, West Virginia
The Mill Creek housing market is currently balanced with very low inventory and minimal price volatility. Market activity is limited, with a median sale price of $128,250 and stable year-over-year trends. Buyers and sellers are currently in a period of negotiation, reflecting the small, rural nature of the local economy.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Mill Creek yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 127 days on market with 2.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.1% · poverty 8.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A vast protected area offering extensive hiking, camping, and outdoor recreation opportunities that serve as a primary regional amenity.
Mill Creek is best suited for budget-conscious family buyers and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle near the Monongahela National Forest. The market offers high affordability compared to national averages, making it an accessible entry point for those prioritizing space and proximity to nature over urban amenities.
Educational attainment in the area shows approximately 57.9% of the population having completed high school, with 10.6% pursuing college studies.
The area is primarily car-dependent, with residents reporting an average commute time of 31.1 minutes and an average of two cars per household.
The city is situated near the Monongahela National Forest, providing residents with access to extensive outdoor recreation, hiking, and natural landscapes.
The rental market is characterized by a median gross rent of $842 per month, with limited inventory and stable demand from local residents.
The local economy is primarily supported by the broader Elkins micro-area, with a focus on regional services and local industry.
Economic momentum is modest, with the local economy largely tied to the broader Elkins micro-area and regional employment sectors.
The area is served by local municipal and county-level utility and service districts typical of rural West Virginia.
The violent crime rate in Mill Creek is reported at 21.6 per 1,000 residents, which is significantly higher than the national average of 3.6 per 1,000 residents.
The area is subject to standard regional environmental risks, with FEMA data utilized for local hazard assessments.
Property taxes are assessed at the local level, with the majority of households reporting annual tax payments in the under $800 range.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for Mill Creek city, WV.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.