Parkersburg, WV housing market: September 2026
What's happening in the Parkersburg market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
Parkersburg, WV is a balanced market: homes in Wood County sell in a median of 53 days, and the number for sale is −0.6% on a year ago. Neither side has a clear edge.
12-month outlook
−2% to +2% for the typical Parkersburg 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, September 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index, September 2026 · Realtor.com county data, September 2026. Listing figures are for Wood County as a whole.
Parkersburg market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in Parkersburg, WV?
$148,010 as of September 2026, −0.8% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in Parkersburg, WV?
No — the typical home value changed −0.8% over the year to September 2026 and +20.9% over five years.
Is Parkersburg, WV a buyer's or seller's market?
It's balanced: the median home in Wood County sells in 53 days (Realtor.com, September 2026).
How much is rent in Parkersburg, WV?
The typical rent is $1,024 a month as of September 2026, +10% on a year earlier (Zillow Observed Rent Index).
How many homes are for sale in Parkersburg, WV?
163 homes were listed for sale across Wood County in September 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in Parkersburg, WV?
Homegrity lists 52 licensed agents in Parkersburg, each license verified against the state register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/parkersburg.