Sistersville, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Tyler County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,340
Population
2,528/sq mi density
$46,875
Median Income
$24,719 per capita
$95,800
Home Value
$124,851 Zillow
$713
Median Rent
32.3% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$46,875 median income, 15.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,800 home value, $713/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$95,800
66% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$713/mo
39% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
75.6%
16% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
734
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$95,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$124,851
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
75.6%
Owner-Occupied
24.4%
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:
$713/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
4% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
75.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $95,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $124,851 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $713 |
| FMR Studio | $714 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $766 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $945 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,231 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,380 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 75.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 24.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 75.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 734 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 32.3% |