The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 25601 sells for about $155,000, or $126 per square foot.
Prices are up +26.53% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 71 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $819 a month.
ZIP 25601 — Logan
The housing market in 25601 is characterized by low inventory and a small volume of sales, typical of a rural micropolitan area. Prices have shown significant year-over-year volatility due to the limited number of transactions. The market is currently functioning as a seller's market due to the scarcity of available housing stock.
This area is primarily suited for local residents and families seeking affordable, established single-family housing in a rural, mountainous setting.
Median prices moved up 26.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 71 days on market with 0.0 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 10.9% · poverty 23.6% — a mixed stability profile.
ZCTA 25601, Logan County WV
The area is served by Logan County Schools, which provides standard public education for the region.
The region is subject to typical Appalachian flood risks and mountainous terrain hazards.
Economic momentum is tied to regional healthcare, education, and legacy industry sectors in Logan County.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by the Logan County Assessor based on state-mandated valuation formulas.
The average commute for residents is approximately 23 minutes, reflecting the rural nature of the surrounding Logan County area.
The area features access to local parks and outdoor recreation typical of the West Virginia coalfields, with limited major commercial shopping districts.
The rental market is extremely limited with virtually no active rental listings reported in current market data.
The local economy is driven by healthcare, education, and public sector employment within the Logan micropolitan area.
Transportation is primarily reliant on personal vehicles via state highway corridors connecting the mountainous terrain.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential and local infrastructure maintenance.
The Logan County Assessor manages property valuations for the county, adhering to West Virginia state assessment standards.
Parcels are subject to Logan County school district taxes and standard municipal utility assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard exposure, including flood and wildfire risks common to West Virginia.
West Virginia is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
West Virginia requires sellers to provide a residential property disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 2024 profiles.
Historic anchor building located in the city of Logan.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.