Market Intelligence Report — WV-220

Beckley, WV

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-WV-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$190K
+5.6% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.43
-7.0% YoY

Active Inventory

323
+14.5% YoY

Median DOM

63 Days
+23.5% YoY

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The Beckley, WV market is currently experiencing a cooling phase. The pending ratio stands at 0.43, indicating a moderate pace of demand absorption, which has declined by 7.0% over the past year. Active listings have expanded by 14.5% year-over-year, contributing to increased supply.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.

Job Market

4.2%-0.1 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Jul 2026

Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Population & Migration

109,940-0.7% YoY

Resident population · Jan 2025

Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.

U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Future Housing Supply

Data not yet available.

Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.

Market Analysis

What's moving the Beckley market right now.

Inventory levels have notably risen, with active listings up 14.5% over the past year, while new listings have decreased by 6.3% during the same period. Median listing prices have seen a 5.6% increase year-over-year, though average listing prices have declined by 4.9%. The median days on market has lengthened by 23.5% annually, suggesting properties are spending more time on the market. The price-reduced share has seen a modest decrease of 2.6% year-over-year.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$190K+0.0% MoM

Active Inventory

323+14.5% YoY

Days on Market

63+23.5% YoY

Sold Score™

55-7.0% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

55
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

Amidst expanding inventory and a decelerating pace of sales, market dynamics are shifting, offering greater breadth of choice for prospective purchasers. The significant increase in median days on market points to a reduced urgency in transaction timelines. This environment suggests that price discipline from sellers will be increasingly critical to facilitate absorption.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price in Beckley, WV has declined by 4.9% over the past year, while the median price increased by 5.6%. This divergence, coupled with a steady median price per square foot, suggests some softening at the higher price tiers within the market.

Supply Dynamics

323 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 120 per month.

Pricing Pressure
14.4%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -2.6% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +4.4% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.43

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

Recommended For This Market

Cooling

Selling in Beckley, WV? Homes here are taking 12 days longer to sell than last year.

Beckley, WV is sitting near equilibrium. Preparation, pricing and timing decide whether a listing sells fast or lingers.

Buyer Demand Index
43%
Median Days on Market
63 days
Inventory YoY
+15%

Beckley, WV is balanced, so preparation decides the outcome. Your Sold Score shows where you stand today.

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Beckley, WV
CBSA Code
13220
State
WV

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