The story of this market
The typical home in Mount Clare, West Virginia sells for about $193,000, or $169 per square foot.
Prices are down 5% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 3 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,120 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.
Mount Clare, West Virginia
The Mount Clare housing market shows stability with a median home value of approximately $194,000 and limited inventory. Market activity is driven by single-family home demand, though specific city-level demographic and economic data remain sparse.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Mount Clare 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 down 5.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 3 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
Awaiting this reading — not graded.
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 major regional waterway providing recreational opportunities such as fishing and boating, serving as a natural anchor for the area.
A system of local parks offering green space, trails, and community facilities that enhance the quality of life for residents.
Mount Clare is best suited for family buyers and those seeking rural or semi-rural living with convenient access to I-79 for commuting to nearby employment hubs in Harrison County.
The area is served by local road networks with primary access to regional transit corridors provided by I-79.
The area features access to the West Fork River and various Harrison County parks, providing opportunities for outdoor activities like fishing and hiking.
The rental market is primarily driven by single-family residential demand with a median two-bedroom rent of $1,120, reflecting a 7.7% increase in the most recent fiscal year.
The local economy is largely tied to the broader Harrison County industrial and service sectors, with proximity to I-79 facilitating access to regional employment.
Development is characterized by low-density residential expansion with proximity to I-79, though major corporate infrastructure is limited within the immediate community.
Parcels are subject to Harrison County taxing jurisdictions, including school and local service districts.
Portions of the area are identified as high-risk flood zones, particularly near Elk Creek, which may impact insurance requirements and property risk profiles.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard exposure, including flood risks associated with local waterways.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Harrison County; specific millage rates and exemptions are determined by the county assessor's office.
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 1.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.