The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 43950 sells for about $248,260, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +11.8% 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 $934 a month.
ZIP 43950 — Saint Clairsville
The St. Clairsville housing market is currently a buyer's market with a median sale price of approximately $248,260. Inventory remains steady, and while prices have seen a year-over-year increase, the market is characterized by moderate days on market and a balanced pace of sales.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and local professionals seeking a suburban environment with access to regional employment centers via I-70.
Median prices moved up 11.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 2.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 8.8% — a stable, low-distress 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 6.2%/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 2.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 43950, Belmont County OH
The area is served by the St. Clairsville-Richland City School District, which maintains public schools including St. Clairsville Elementary, generally regarded as a stable local educational anchor.
The local economy is influenced by regional energy and service sectors, with ongoing residential activity in the St. Clairsville area.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Ohio) — Real Property Tax Assessment: Property is assessed at 35% of its true market value. The tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the effective tax rate (millage) of the local taxing district.
The area is primarily car-dependent, with access to I-70 providing regional connectivity toward Wheeling and other employment hubs.
The area features local parks and community facilities within St. Clairsville, with proximity to regional outdoor recreation in the Ohio Valley.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of single-family homes and apartments, with moderate vacancy pressure and a steady demand for 2-bedroom units.
The economy is anchored by retail, healthcare, and regional service industries, with proximity to energy-sector employment in the Ohio Valley.
The area is served by I-70, which acts as the primary transit corridor for regional commuting.
Development is focused on infill residential projects and commercial maintenance along the main thoroughfares.
The Belmont County Auditor manages property assessments, with reappraisals conducted on a state-mandated cycle.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-level levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and standard risk assessments for the Ohio Valley.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates via Point2Homes.
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. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
A central community park offering recreational facilities and green space.
A major regional shopping destination serving the area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.