Market Intelligence Report — WV-620

Charleston, WV

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

Ref. No: 2026-WV-05
Updated: May 2026
Median Listing
$164K
-2.3% YOY
Pending Ratio
0.77
-12.2% YOY
Active Inventory
364
+20.5% YOY
Median DOM
46 Days
+0.0% YOY

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Market Signals & Indicators

Supply Dynamics

364 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 188 per month.

Pricing Pressure
16.2%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +5.5% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +0.4% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.77

Pending-to-active ratio — supply and demand dynamics are mixed.

Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Charleston, WV
CBSA Code
16620
State
WV
Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Charleston?+

    As of May 2026, the Charleston metro is classified as Stabilizing. Pending ratio is 0.77 with median days on market at 46.

  • Are home prices dropping in Charleston?+

    Median listing price is $164K, -2.3% year over year. 16.2% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Charleston?+

    The typical listing sits 46 days on market, a +0.0% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 188 per month.

  • Where can I find a trusted Charleston real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Charleston agents with verified credentials, Google reviews, and neighborhood specialization. See the Featured Experts section above.

Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

Vintage: May 2026 · CBSA 16620 · 2mo history