Ghent, WV housing market
What's happening in the Ghent market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
Ghent, WV is a balanced market: homes in Raleigh County sell in a median of 64 days, and the number for sale is +19.6% on a year ago. Neither side has a clear edge.
12-month outlook
+0.5% to +5% for the typical Ghent home value over the next 12 months.
A projection from past prices (the trend of the last 3 and 12 months, damped), not a prediction or advice. Local conditions can move faster than any trend.
Sources: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026 · Realtor.com county data, August 2026. Listing figures are for Raleigh County as a whole.
Ghent market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in Ghent, WV?
$302,147 as of August 2026, +4.5% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in Ghent, WV?
Yes — the typical home value changed +4.5% over the year to August 2026 and +41.1% over five years.
Is Ghent, WV a buyer's or seller's market?
It's balanced: the median home in Raleigh County sells in 64 days (Realtor.com, August 2026).
How many homes are for sale in Ghent, WV?
220 homes were listed for sale across Raleigh County in August 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in Ghent, WV?
Homegrity lists license-verified Ghent agents, each checked against the state license register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/ghent-wv.