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Sophia, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Raleigh County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,654
Population
2,363/sq mi density
$34,498
Median Income
$29,190 per capita
$112,900
Home Value
$105,309 Zillow
$782
Median Rent
37.6% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
1,057
Violent Crime/100K
7,207 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$34,498 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$112,900 home value, $782/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,057 violent crimes/100K (178% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$112,900
60% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$782/mo
33% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
63.8%
2% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
855
Median year built: 1967
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$112,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$105,309
Median Sale Price
$62,450
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
63.8%
Owner-Occupied
36.2%
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:
$782/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
147 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$65
Active Inventory
3
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
37.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
21% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1967
Average age of housing stock: 59 years
Homeownership Rate
63.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $112,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $105,309 |
| Median Sale Price | $62,450 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $65 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $782 |
| 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 | 147 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 3 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $65 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 63.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 855 |
| Median Year Built | 1967 |
| Rent Burden | 37.6% |