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Minden, WV Housing Market
The last median sale price Redfin published was $16,900 (through May 2026). With homes going under contract in about 204 days, Minden is a leaning buyer's. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $16,900 home is about $90/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Minden, WV
Median sale price
$16,900
Last published period
Redfin, through April 2026
Days on market
204
Slow-moving
Redfin, through April 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Zillow figures 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 Minden a buyer's or seller's market?
Minden, WV is a leaning buyer's and homes selling in about 204 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 Minden housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Minden, WV. Redfin, through April 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $16,900 |
| Median price per sq ft | $12/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 204 days |
| 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 Minden is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Minden 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 Minden home prices moved?
We hold fewer than three months of sale history for Minden, WV, which is not enough to draw a trend line without misleading you. The Zillow value figures above are the current read for this city.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Minden?
Priced off the median sale price of $16,900 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% | $3,380 | $13,520 | $90/mo |
| 5% | $845 | $16,055 | $107/mo |
Redfin, through April 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 $90, that implies roughly $3,867 a year before you add taxes and insurance. We do not hold a Census income figure for Minden, so we cannot compare that threshold to local earnings.
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Buying in Minden in the next 12 months?
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Minden?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for Minden, 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 Minden?
We hold fewer than two months of inventory readings for Minden, WV, so there is no trend to report yet.
How does Minden compare to West Virginia and the U.S.?
Minden homes sell for $16,900 — 94% below the West Virginia median of $265,200. Against the national median of $410,700, Minden runs 96% lower.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minden, WV | $16,900 | not published | 204 days |
| West Virginia statewide | $265,200 | +7.8% | 50 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through April 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Minden
What buyers should watch
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $17 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 $16,900 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 Minden listing goes under contract in 204 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Minden varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Minden
Explore homes currently listed for sale in Minden, West Virginia across major real estate platforms.
How much do homes cost in Minden by property type?
How the Minden, WV market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through April 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $16,900 | $12/sq ft | 1 | 204 days |
Which cities are near Minden, WV?
Ordered by distance from Minden, not by size. Compare Minden side by side with any of them.
Minden housing market FAQ
Is Minden a buyer's or seller's market?
Minden, 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 Minden?
The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $16,900, about $12 per square foot.
Is Minden cheaper than the rest of West Virginia?
Minden's median sale price of $16,900 is 94% lower than the West Virginia statewide median of $265,200, and 96% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Minden?
Homes in Minden, WV spent a median of 204 days on market before going under contract, versus 50 days statewide. Over two months means buyers have time to inspect, compare and negotiate. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Minden?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $16,900 home is about $90 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $3,867 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance.
Are home prices rising in Minden?
We do not hold a complete 12-month value series for Minden, WV yet, so we are not going to call a direction. The price chart above shows every period we do have.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Minden?
Minden 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 Minden?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Minden, 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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