Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA):
Elkins, WV is a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) comprising counties including Randolph County.
There are many factors influencing the real estate market in the Elkins, WV metropolitan statistical area (MSA). The following is a brief overview of some of the most important trends affecting the market.
The population of the MSA is aging, and this is having an impact on demand for housing. More seniors are downsizing or moving to retirement communities, while younger families are increasingly choosing to rent rather than buy. This shift is putting downward pressure on prices in some segments of the market.
The local economy has been struggling in recent years, with job losses in key industries such as coal and manufacturing. This has led to an increase in foreclosures and vacant properties, which further depresses prices.
There has been some interest from out-of-state investors in buying up distressed properties, but so far this has not had a significant impact on the overall market. It remains to be seen whether this will change in the future.
Name | State | Population |
---|---|---|
Elkins | West Virginia | 13,702 |
Beverly | West Virginia | 4,197 |
Huttonsville | West Virginia | 2,084 |
Montrose | West Virginia | 1,719 |
Mill Creek | West Virginia | 1,594 |
Coalton | West Virginia | 1,212 |
Valley Head | West Virginia | 883 |
Mabie | West Virginia | 622 |
Valley Bend | West Virginia | 596 |
Harman | West Virginia | 486 |
Zipcode | Population | Density | Timezone | Latitude | Longitude | City | County | State |
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26259 | 31 | 6.1 | America/New_York | 38.80274 | -79.89611 | Dailey | Randolph County | West Virginia |
26268 | 33 | 0.2 | America/New_York | 38.74898 | -79.73890 | Glady | Randolph County | West Virginia |
26282 | 76 | 0.5 | America/New_York | 38.52177 | -80.16247 | Monterville | Randolph County | West Virginia |
26230 | 79 | 0.7 | America/New_York | 38.65382 | -80.19757 | Pickens | Randolph County | West Virginia |
26296 | 106 | 0.9 | America/New_York | 38.75153 | -79.58189 | Whitmer | Randolph County | West Virginia |
26254 | 189 | 1.1 | America/New_York | 38.89437 | -79.64762 | Bowden | Randolph County | West Virginia |
26263 | 244 | 3.1 | America/New_York | 38.94899 | -79.43727 | Dryfork | Randolph County | West Virginia |
26224 | 268 | 3 | America/New_York | 38.74032 | -80.18293 | Helvetia | Randolph County | West Virginia |
26267 | 308 | 5 | America/New_York | 38.91469 | -80.06517 | Ellamore | Randolph County | West Virginia |
26276 | 324 | 8.3 | America/New_York | 39.01765 | -79.76370 | Kerens | Randolph County | West Virginia |