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Market MapWest VirginiaTucker

Tucker County

West VirginiaPopulation: 6,747
50
/100
Hold
#599 of 1,000 counties
#41 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

$202,583
Median Home Price
12% below national median
$12,240/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
6.04%
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
50/100
50
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
33/100

Based on -3.5% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
74/100

Price-to-income ratio of 3.7x. 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

  • +Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

  • -Declining home values (-3.5% YoY)
  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
6,747
Median Income
$54,053
vs $54,857 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
3.7x
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
HardyWV
53$215,644Est. pending—HoldView
TylerWV
51$114,300Est. pending—HoldView
CurrentTuckerWV
50$202,583Est. pending—Hold
LincolnWV
48$108,277Est. pending—HoldView
FayetteWV
47$132,343Est. pending—HoldView
MingoWV
47$77,062Est. pending—HoldView

The Bottom Line

HoldTucker is a neutral market.

Tucker County in West Virginia scores 50/100, ranking #599 of 1,000 US counties (top 77%). 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 Tucker

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

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Tucker vs Tyler for rentals
  • Tucker vs Lincoln for rentals
  • Tucker vs Fayette for rentals
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