Market Intelligence Report — WV-OH-540

Wheeling, WV-OH

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

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

Median Listing

$175K
-2.7% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.49
-9.1% YoY

Active Inventory

335
+17.1% YoY

Median DOM

54 Days
+0.0% YoY

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The Wheeling, WV-OH market is exhibiting stabilizing dynamics, characterized by a pending ratio of 0.49 in the most recent period. This occurs alongside a significant 17.1% year-over-year expansion in active listings, suggesting a moderation in market pace.

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

4.0%-0.8 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

134,089-0.7% 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 Wheeling market right now.

Inventory levels have expanded considerably, with active listings up 17.1% year-over-year and new listings increasing by 12.1% over the same period. Concurrently, the pending ratio has contracted by 9.1% year-over-year, indicating a slower absorption of available properties. The median listing price has experienced a modest year-over-year decline of 2.7%.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$175K-2.8% MoM

Active Inventory

335+17.1% YoY

Days on Market

54+0.0% YoY

Sold Score™

55-9.1% 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

The expansion in available inventory and a more tempered pending ratio suggest that the market is recalibrating. While demand remains present, the increased supply introduces greater choice, potentially fostering an environment where price discipline becomes a more significant factor for successful transactions.

Luxury Segment

No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

335 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 148 per month.

Pricing Pressure
21.8%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +3.5% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -1.6% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.49

Pending-to-active ratio — Stabilizing.

Recommended For This Market

Stabilizing

Selling in Wheeling, WV-OH? Inventory is up 17% from last year.

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

Buyer Demand Index
49%
Median Days on Market
54 days
Inventory YoY
+17%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Wheeling, WV-OH
CBSA Code
48540
State
WV-OH

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