Elkins, WV housing market
The typical Elkins home is worth about $172,000, up 1.4% in a year, close to the West Virginia typical home. Homes typically sell in 55 days, below asking.
Home values, sales, trends and how Elkins compares with the towns next door — updated as new data is published.
Elkins at a glance
A strong seller's market
Homes are selling faster than new ones are listed: less than two months of supply. Well-priced homes can draw several offers.
Typical home value, 2016–2026
Show as a table
| January | Elkins | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $120,000 | $114,000 |
| 2018 | $128,000 | $116,000 |
| 2019 | $134,000 | $120,000 |
| 2020 | $122,000 | $122,000 |
| 2021 | $135,000 | $137,000 |
| 2022 | $145,000 | $149,000 |
| 2023 | $150,000 | $158,000 |
| 2024 | $159,000 | $163,000 |
| 2025 | $173,000 | $175,000 |
| 2026 | $172,000 | $176,000 |
| August 2026 | $172,000 | $180,000 |
Elkins and its neighbors
| Town | Typical value | 1-yr change | Days on market | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkins | $172K | +1.4% | 55 | $44,217 |
| Beverly | $196K | +4.3% | — | $30,000 |
3.9 years of income
The typical Elkins home costs about 3.9 years of the town's median household income, more than across West Virginia (3 years).
How Elkins ranks on affordability →
Home value ÷ ACS median household income.
Owners, rent & taxes
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024.
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Zillow Research, August 2026. Sales, days on market and supply: Redfin Data Center, May 2026. Income, ownership, taxes and rent: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Listings link to their publishers.