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Market MapWest VirginiaHardy

Hardy County

West VirginiaPopulation: 14,249
53
/100
Hold
#0 of 0 counties
#39 in West Virginia (55 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated January 1, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$215,644
Median Home Price
0% below national median
$1,294/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
0.60%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
53/100
53
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
48/100

Based on -0.5% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
64/100

Price-to-income ratio of 4.4x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

No significant strengths identified based on current data.

Challenges

  • -Declining home values (-0.5% YoY)
  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
14,249
Median Income
$49,205
vs $0 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
4.4x
Moderately affordable

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)
  • −You expect appreciation to carry the deal, but prices have declined year over year

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
ClayWV
56$120,929Est. pending—HoldView
LewisWV
56$137,003Est. pending—HoldView
RoaneWV
54$122,278Est. pending—HoldView
CurrentHardyWV
53$215,644Est. pending—Hold
TylerWV
51$114,300Est. pending—HoldView
LincolnWV
48$108,277Est. pending—HoldView

The Bottom Line

HoldHardy is a neutral market.

Hardy County in West Virginia scores 53/100, ranking #0 of 0 US counties (top 50%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Cheaper alternatives to Hardy

  • Lincoln County, lower entry price
  • Tyler County, lower entry price
  • Clay County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Hardy vs Roane for rentals
  • Hardy vs Tyler for rentals
  • Hardy vs Clay for rentals
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