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MarketsMarket MapHuntington, WV
Metropolitan Area

Huntington, WV

West Virginia0
69
/100
Buy
#250 of 894 metros
Top 28% nationally for investing

Market Snapshot

$166,506
Median Home Price
35% below national median
$1,094/mo
Median Rent
21% below national median
7.89%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Top 12% nationally
-$162
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

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Purchase

Purchase Price$166,506
Down Payment (20%)$33,301
Loan Amount$133,205
Interest Rate6.85%

Monthly Cash Flow

Gross Rent+$1,094
Monthly P&I-$873
Est. Expenses (35%)-$383
Net Cash Flow-$162/mo
5.1%
Cap Rate (all cash)
-5.1%
Cash-on-Cash Return
7.89%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Negative leverage: At 6.85% rates, borrowing costs exceed the 5.1% cap rate. All-cash buyers may see better returns.

* Based on metro-wide median values. 35% expenses include taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacancy, and property management. Individual counties and properties vary significantly.

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Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
69/100
69
Cash Flow(30%)
79/100

Based on 7.89% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Appreciation(25%)
55/100

Based on 0.0% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Based on 0.0% population growth. Growing areas indicate economic stability.

Affordability(20%)
94/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow metro-level home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. This metro score represents area-wide averages; individual counties may vary significantly.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Above-average rent-to-price ratio (7.89%)
  • +Affordable relative to local incomes
  • +Low unemployment (0.0%)

Challenges

  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 5.1% < mortgage rate 6.9%)

Counties in Huntington, WV

County data is being compiled for this metro area.

Compare to Similar Metros

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Roanoke Rapids, NC
Roanoke Rapids, NC
84$107,523$1,07712.02%Strong BuyView
Enid, OK
Enid, OK
83$144,157$1,25010.40%Strong BuyView
Houghton, MI
Houghton, MI
83$194,696$1,73310.68%Strong BuyView
Current
Huntington, WV
69$166,506$1,0947.89%Buy

Rent vs buy in this metro

Rent vs buy in Huntington, WVMedian $166,212 · rent $957/mo

The Bottom Line

BuyHuntington, WV offers solid investment potential with good cash flow or appreciation prospects.

The Huntington, WV metro area scores 69/100, ranking #250 of 894 US metros (top 28%). The 7.89% rent-to-price ratio indicates moderate cash flow potential.

Monthly Cash Flow
$-162/mo
Cap Rate
5.1%
Cash-on-Cash
-5.8%

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