Bluefield, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Bland County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
9,511
Population
1,060/sq mi density
$43,826
Median Income
$25,716 per capita
$101,000
Home Value
$119,264 Zillow
$790
Median Rent
27.2% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
480
Violent Crime/100K
1,048 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$43,826 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,000 home value, $790/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
480 violent crimes/100K (26% above avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$101,000
64% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$790/mo
32% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
54.6%
17% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,910
Median year built: 1950
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$101,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$119,264
Redfin Median Sale
$120,000
Median Sale Price
$120,000
Median List Price
$45,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
54.6%
Owner-Occupied
45.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$714/mo
1 Bedroom
$766/mo
2 Bedroom
$945/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,231/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,380/mo
Census median rent:
$790/mo
· Zillow rent:
$920/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$120,000
Median Days on Market
90 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.2%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
20.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$75
Active Inventory
30
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
12% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1950
Average age of housing stock: 76 years
Homeownership Rate
54.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $101,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $119,264 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $120,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $120,000 |
| Median List Price | $45,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $75 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $790 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $920 |
| FMR Studio | $714 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $766 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $945 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,231 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,380 |
Market
| Days on Market | 90 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.2% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Active Inventory | 30 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $75 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 54.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 45.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 54.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,910 |
| Median Year Built | 1950 |
| Rent Burden | 27.2% |