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Market MapWest VirginiaWetzel

Wetzel County

West VirginiaPopulation: 14,431
68
/100
Buy
#191 of 1,000 counties
#17 in West Virginia (55 counties)

Market Snapshot

$111,166
Median Home Price
59% below national median
$950/mo
Median Rent
37% below national median
10.26%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Top 1% nationally
+$34
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

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Purchase

Purchase Price$111,166
Down Payment (20%)$22,233
Loan Amount$88,933
Interest Rate6.85%

Monthly Cash Flow

Gross Rent+$950
Monthly P&I-$583
Est. Expenses (35%)-$333
Net Cash Flow+$34/mo
6.7%
Cap Rate (all cash)
1.6%
Cash-on-Cash Return
10.26%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Negative leverage: At 6.85% rates, borrowing costs exceed the 6.7% cap rate. All-cash buyers may see better returns.

* Based on county median values. 35% expenses include taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacancy, and property management. Actual results vary by property.

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Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
68/100
68
Cash Flow(30%)
100/100

Based on 10.26% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Appreciation(25%)
25/100

Based on -4.9% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
97/100

Price-to-income ratio of 2.2x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Above-average rent-to-price ratio (10.26%)
  • +Affordable relative to local incomes
  • +Complete rent data available

Challenges

  • -Declining home values (-4.9% YoY)
  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 6.7% < mortgage rate 6.9%)

Economic Indicators

Population
14,431
Median Income
$50,715
vs $62,400 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
2.2x
Very affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
HarrisonWV
69$143,189$1,0238.57%BuyView
CurrentWetzelWV
68$111,166$95010.26%Buy
BrookeWV
68$128,032Est. pending—BuyView
JacksonWV
68$194,238Est. pending—BuyView
WoodWV
67$170,624$9436.63%BuyView
PutnamWV
67$240,104$1,2046.02%BuyView

The Bottom Line

BuyWetzel offers solid investment potential with good cash flow or appreciation prospects.

Wetzel County in West Virginia scores 68/100, ranking #191 of 1,000 US counties (top 19%). The 10.26% rent-to-price ratio exceeds the 1% rule target, suggesting strong cash flow potential. At current rates with 20% down, a median-priced property could generate approximately $34/month in cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$34/mo
Cap Rate
6.7%
Cash-on-Cash
1.6%

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