The 21 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in West Virginia

Ranked on The Town Files lifestyle rankings among 49 towns of 500–10,000 people in West Virginia. #1 is Shannondale, WV.

1. 21Welch, West Virginia

   Better for first-time buyers than 61% of West Virginia towns

   

   Welch is a city of 3,590 people in McDowell County, West Virginia. The median home is worth $57,300 (typical West Virginia town: $125,000).

   3,590 people · McDowell County · median home $57,300 · income $32,969 · Jan low 25°F · 24 in snow

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2. 20Princeton, West Virginia

   Better for first-time buyers than 61% of West Virginia towns

   Princeton is a city of 5,872 people in Mercer County, West Virginia. It also ranks more vibrant than 95% of West Virginia towns and more walkable than 91% of West Virginia towns.

   5,872 people · Mercer County · median home $120,300 · income $43,900 · Jan low 24°F · 24 in snow

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3. 19Oak Hill, West Virginia

   Better for first-time buyers than 62% of West Virginia towns

   Oak Hill is a city of 8,179 people in Fayette County, West Virginia. The median home is worth $118,700 (typical West Virginia town: $125,000).

   8,179 people · Fayette County · median home $118,700 · income $52,466 · Jan low 23°F · 51 in snow

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4. 18Weston, West Virginia

   Better for first-time buyers than 70% of West Virginia towns

   Weston is a city of 3,952 people in Lewis County, West Virginia. It also ranks better for cycling than 96% of West Virginia towns and more walkable than 77% of West Virginia towns.

   3,952 people · Lewis County · median home $105,300 · income $52,070 · Jan low 21°F · 24 in snow

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5. 17Kenova, West Virginia

   Better for first-time buyers than 72% of West Virginia towns

   

   Kenova is a city of 3,033 people in Wayne County, West Virginia. It also ranks better transit than 97% of West Virginia towns and more vibrant than 96% of West Virginia towns.

   3,033 people · Wayne County · median home $109,000 · income $53,683 · Jan low 25°F · 6 in snow

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6. 16Point Pleasant, West Virginia

   Better for first-time buyers than 73% of West Virginia towns

   Point Pleasant is a city of 4,070 people in Mason County, West Virginia. It also ranks easier by car than 89% of West Virginia towns and better for retirees than 86% of West Virginia towns.

   4,070 people · Mason County · median home $118,000 · income $37,563 · Jan low 23°F · 15 in snow

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7. 15Williamson, West Virginia

   Better for first-time buyers than 75% of West Virginia towns

   Williamson is a city of 3,083 people in Mingo County, West Virginia. It also ranks hipper than 84% of West Virginia towns and more walkable than 74% of West Virginia towns.

   3,083 people · Mingo County · median home $89,600 · income $21,875 · Jan low 26°F · 13 in snow

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8. 14Paden City, West Virginia

   Better for first-time buyers than 77% of West Virginia towns

   Paden City is a city of 2,541 people in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It also ranks more walkable than 70% of West Virginia towns.

   2,541 people · Wetzel County · median home $103,200 · income $66,101 · Jan low 20°F · 25 in snow

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9. 13Ranson corporation, West Virginia

   Better for first-time buyers than 81% of West Virginia towns

   Ranson corporation is a town of 5,433 people in Jefferson County, West Virginia. It also ranks more vibrant than 93% of West Virginia towns and better for cycling than 92% of West Virginia towns.

   5,433 people · Jefferson County · median home $242,700 · income $89,523 · Jan low 24°F · 23 in snow

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10. 12Brookhaven, West Virginia

    Better for first-time buyers than 82% of West Virginia towns

    Brookhaven is a community of 5,707 people in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It also ranks better for families than 96% of West Virginia towns and more upscale than 95% of West Virginia towns.

    5,707 people · Monongalia County · median home $261,000 · income $88,438 · Jan low 24°F · 14 in snow

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11. 11Inwood, West Virginia

    Better for first-time buyers than 83% of West Virginia towns

    Inwood is a community of 3,426 people in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It also ranks better for families than 89% of West Virginia towns and more upscale than 78% of West Virginia towns.

    3,426 people · Berkeley County · median home $268,400 · income $84,286 · Jan low 24°F · 23 in snow

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12. 10Kingwood, West Virginia

    Better for first-time buyers than 86% of West Virginia towns

    Kingwood is a city of 2,980 people in Preston County, West Virginia. It also ranks better for retirees than 88% of West Virginia towns and more upscale than 70% of West Virginia towns.

    2,980 people · Preston County · median home $162,000 · income $71,154 · Jan low 18°F · 171 in snow

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13. 9Philippi, West Virginia

    Better for first-time buyers than 87% of West Virginia towns

    Philippi is a city of 2,929 people in Barbour County, West Virginia. It also ranks more of a college town than 98% of West Virginia towns and better for retirees than 78% of West Virginia towns.

    2,929 people · Barbour County · median home $114,500 · income $45,879 · Jan low 20°F · 47 in snow

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14. 8Blennerhassett, West Virginia

    Better for first-time buyers than 90% of West Virginia towns

    Blennerhassett is a community of 3,118 people in Wood County, West Virginia. It also ranks more upscale than 88% of West Virginia towns and better transit than 87% of West Virginia towns.

    3,118 people · Wood County · median home $179,800 · income $88,487 · Jan low 24°F · 11 in snow

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15. 7Bluefield, West Virginia

    Better for first-time buyers than 93% of West Virginia towns

    Bluefield is a city of 9,658 people in Mercer County, West Virginia. It also ranks more walkable than 90% of West Virginia towns and hipper than 83% of West Virginia towns.

    9,658 people · Mercer County · median home $105,400 · income $49,375 · Jan low 22°F · 40 in snow

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16. 6Hooverson Heights, West Virginia

    Better for first-time buyers than 94% of West Virginia towns

    Hooverson Heights is a community of 2,582 people in Brooke County, West Virginia. It also ranks more of a college town than 87% of West Virginia towns and more walkable than 85% of West Virginia towns.

    2,582 people · Brooke County · median home $154,600 · income $60,781 · Jan low 19°F · 25 in snow

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17. 5Follansbee, West Virginia

    Better for first-time buyers than 96% of West Virginia towns

    Follansbee is a city of 2,848 people in Brooke County, West Virginia. It also ranks more of a college town than 94% of West Virginia towns and more walkable than 78% of West Virginia towns.

    2,848 people · Brooke County · median home $133,900 · income $58,371 · Jan low 19°F · 25 in snow

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18. 4Westover, West Virginia

    Better for first-time buyers than 97% of West Virginia towns

    Westover is a city of 3,955 people in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It also ranks better for young professionals than 99% of West Virginia towns and more vibrant than 97% of West Virginia towns.

    3,955 people · Monongalia County · median home $178,400 · income $60,769 · Jan low 21°F · 14 in snow

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19. 3Keyser, West Virginia

    Better for first-time buyers than 98% of West Virginia towns

    Keyser is a city of 4,864 people in Mineral County, West Virginia. It also ranks better for cycling than 98% of West Virginia towns and better for retirees than 92% of West Virginia towns.

    4,864 people · Mineral County · median home $143,000 · income $46,955 · Jan low 21°F · 34 in snow

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20. 2Charles Town, West Virginia

    Better for first-time buyers than 99% of West Virginia towns

    Charles Town is a city of 6,534 people in Jefferson County, West Virginia. It also ranks better for cycling than 98% of West Virginia towns and more upscale than 93% of West Virginia towns.

    6,534 people · Jefferson County · median home $377,700 · income $89,263 · Jan low 24°F · 23 in snow

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21. 1Shannondale, West Virginia

    Better for first-time buyers than 100% of West Virginia towns

    Shannondale is a community of 3,487 people in Jefferson County, West Virginia. It also ranks better for families than 95% of West Virginia towns and more upscale than 90% of West Virginia towns.

    3,487 people · Jefferson County · median home $293,600 · income $80,000 · Jan low 25°F · 22 in snow

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