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Hamlin, WV Housing Market
The typical home in Hamlin, WV is worth $114,937, fell 3.9% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $40,000 (through May 2026). With homes going under contract in about 47 days, Hamlin is a leaning buyer's. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $114,937 home is about $614/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Hamlin, WV
Typical home value
$114,937
-3.9% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$40,000
Last published period
Redfin, through March 2026
Days on market
47
Average pace
Redfin, through March 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$56,583
Home costs 2.0x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
89.1%
Selling below asking
Redfin, through March 2026
Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is Hamlin a buyer's or seller's market?
Hamlin, WV is a leaning buyer's and homes selling in about 47 days. We classify markets from months of supply, sale-to-list ratio and days on market together — no single number decides it.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Hamlin housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Hamlin, WV. Redfin, through March 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $40,000 |
| Median price per sq ft | $40/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 47 days |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 89.1% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 1 |
| Market condition | Leaning buyer's |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Hamlin is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Hamlin is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have Hamlin home prices moved?
Across the 23 months we hold for Hamlin, WV, the median sale price fell 70.8%, from $137,000 in December 2021 to $40,000. The live Zillow value series has fell 3.9% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped.
Redfin, through March 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Hamlin?
Priced off the typical home value of $114,937 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $22,987 | $91,950 | $614/mo |
| 5% | $5,747 | $109,190 | $729/mo |
Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $614, that implies roughly $26,297 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Hamlin earns $56,583, about $30,286 more than that threshold — the typical local household clears the payment on a typical local home with 20% down. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 2.0x — close to the historical 3x norm, which is unusual in 2026.
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Tell us your timeline. We send the Hamlin market brief: the price ranges that actually clear, how long homes sit, and what to fix on your credit before you apply.
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hamlin?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for Hamlin, WV, so we cannot compute a price-to-rent ratio here without borrowing a nearby market's rents and calling them local — which we will not do. The rent vs. buy calculator works with a rent figure you supply.
Is inventory rising or falling in Hamlin?
Active listings in Hamlin, WV went from 4 in February 2023 to 1 in October 2025, a -75.0% change. Falling inventory tightens competition. When supply drops while demand holds, sale-to-list ratios rise before the median sale price does.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| March 2023 | 5 | 2 |
| April 2023 | 3 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 3 | not published |
| March 2024 | 3 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 | not published |
| August 2024 | 1 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 | not published |
| November 2024 | 3 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 2 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 2 | not published |
| May 2025 | 1 | not published |
| October 2025 | 1 | 1 |
Redfin, through October 2025
How does Hamlin compare to West Virginia and the U.S.?
Hamlin homes sell for $40,000 — 85% below the West Virginia median of $265,200. Against the national median of $410,700, Hamlin runs 90% lower.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamlin, WV | $40,000 | not published | 47 days |
| West Virginia statewide | $265,200 | +7.8% | 50 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through March 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Hamlin
What buyers should watch
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $115 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $114,937 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median Hamlin listing goes under contract in 47 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 89.1% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
- Your equity moved -3.9% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Hamlin varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Hamlin
Explore homes currently listed for sale in Hamlin, West Virginia across major real estate platforms.
How much do homes cost in Hamlin by property type?
How the Hamlin, WV market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through March 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $40,000 | $40/sq ft | 1 | 47 days |
| Condo / co-op | $75,000 | $19/sq ft | 1 | 35 days |
Who lives in Hamlin?
American Community Survey estimates for Hamlin. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
1,173
Households
401
Median income
$56,583/yr
Median age
37.7 years
Owner-occupied
57.9%
Median home value
$92,500
Median gross rent
$719/mo
Mean commute
22.3 min
57.9% of occupied homes in Hamlin are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $92,500 against Zillow's $114,937 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions.
Which public schools serve Hamlin?
2 schools tracked · 1,282 students
The largest public schools serving Hamlin, WV by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Lincoln County High School
Grades 9-12 · 837 students
Hamlin Pk-8
Grades PK-8 · 445 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near Hamlin, WV?
Ordered by distance from Hamlin, not by size. Compare Hamlin side by side with any of them.
Hamlin housing market FAQ
Is Hamlin a buyer's or seller's market?
Hamlin, WV is currently a leaning buyer's based on the supply, pace-of-sale and sale-to-list data we hold for this city. Redfin's public market tracker last published in May 2026, so this classification will not move until a new source fills that gap.
How much do homes cost in Hamlin?
The typical home in Hamlin, WV is worth $114,937 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $40,000, about $40 per square foot.
Is Hamlin cheaper than the rest of West Virginia?
Hamlin's median sale price of $40,000 is 85% lower than the West Virginia statewide median of $265,200, and 90% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Hamlin?
Homes in Hamlin, WV spent a median of 47 days on market before going under contract, versus 50 days statewide. That is a normal pace: enough time to see a home twice, not enough to wait a month. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Hamlin?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $114,937 home is about $614 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $26,297 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $56,583.
Are home prices rising in Hamlin?
The typical home value in Hamlin, WV fell 3.9% over the last 12 months, from $119,606 to $114,937 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Hamlin?
Hamlin ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in Hamlin?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Hamlin, WV is a leaning buyer's, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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