The story of this market
The typical home in Paden City, West Virginia sells for about $107,400, or $63 per square foot.
Prices are up +14.7% 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 $719 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.
Paden City, West Virginia
Paden City's housing market remains highly affordable with a median home value significantly lower than the state average. The market is characterized by low inventory and a high owner-occupancy rate, though the city's reliance on external employment limits local economic momentum. Recent data indicates a modest year-over-year price increase, reflecting stable but slow-moving market conditions.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Paden City 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 up 14.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · poverty 12.2% — 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 local public park providing essential green space and recreational opportunities for the community.
Paden City is primarily suited for budget-conscious family buyers and individuals seeking an affordable, small-town environment. It functions largely as a commuter town, as most residents travel outside the city for work, making it less ideal for those requiring local employment.
The local school district is generally characterized as performing at a B-grade level, outperforming a majority of districts within the state.
The city functions as a commuter hub where the median commute distance for residents is approximately 20 miles.
The city features local park space, including Paden City Park, which serves as a primary outdoor amenity for residents.
The rental market is characterized by a median rent of $719, with approximately 17.6% of renters identified as cost-burdened.
The economy is limited, with only 291 jobs based within the city; 96% of the working population commutes to other areas for employment.
The local economy is primarily driven by a small base of approximately 291 jobs located within city limits, with the vast majority of residents commuting elsewhere for employment.
Paden City experiences four distinct seasons with warm summers and chilly winters, though specific localized flood or wildfire risk data is not currently published.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level, with the median annual tax paid on residential parcels reported at approximately $806.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and Zips.us.com profiles.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.