Princeton, WV housing market: September 2026
What's happening in the Princeton market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
Princeton, WV is a balanced market: homes in Mercer County sell in a median of 66 days, and the number for sale is +28.6% on a year ago. Neither side has a clear edge.
12-month outlook
−1% to +3% for the typical Princeton 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 Mercer County as a whole.
Princeton market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in Princeton, WV?
$170,114 as of September 2026, +1.4% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in Princeton, WV?
Yes — the typical home value changed +1.4% over the year to September 2026 and +33.9% over five years.
Is Princeton, WV a buyer's or seller's market?
It's balanced: the median home in Mercer County sells in 66 days (Realtor.com, September 2026).
How much is rent in Princeton, WV?
The typical rent is $801 a month as of September 2026, +5% on a year earlier (Zillow Observed Rent Index).
How many homes are for sale in Princeton, WV?
135 homes were listed for sale across Mercer County in September 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in Princeton, WV?
Homegrity lists 82 licensed agents in Princeton, each license verified against the state register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/princeton-wv.