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Terra Alta, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Preston County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,992
Population
1,674/sq mi density
$50,035
Median Income
$21,201 per capita
$95,900
Home Value
$158,626 Zillow
$744
Median Rent
31.1% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
290 sunny days/yr
34
Violent Crime/100K
0 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$50,035 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,900 home value, $744/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
34 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$95,900
66% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$744/mo
36% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
71.7%
10% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
787
Median year built: 1966
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$95,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$158,626
Median Sale Price
$37,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
71.7%
Owner-Occupied
28.3%
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:
$744/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
63 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.7%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
33.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$40
Active Inventory
3
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
0% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1966
Average age of housing stock: 60 years
Homeownership Rate
71.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $95,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $158,626 |
| Median Sale Price | $37,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $40 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $744 |
| 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 | 63 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.7% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 3 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $40 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 71.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 71.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 787 |
| Median Year Built | 1966 |
| Rent Burden | 31.1% |