The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 26408 sells for about $373,900, or $148 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 26408 — Mount Clare
The housing market in 26408 remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is driven by local employment stability in the Harrison County region, keeping the market balanced for both buyers and sellers.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural-suburban lifestyle with affordable housing options, while remaining within a reasonable driving distance of regional employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 4.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 14.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 26408, Harrison County WV
Crime rates in the Mount Clare area are generally lower than the national average, with the region experiencing stable, low-level property crime trends consistent with rural Harrison County.
Schools serving the area are part of the Harrison County School District, which maintains a standard curriculum and generally meets state accountability benchmarks.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including seasonal flooding in low-lying areas near the West Fork River and occasional severe wind events; wildfire risk is considered low.
Economic momentum is driven by the proximity to Clarksburg and Bridgeport, which serve as regional hubs for healthcare, energy, and government services.
Property taxes are assessed by Harrison County based on a 60% of fair market value formula; the area is subject to standard state and county levies with no specific MUD/PID districts reported.
Residents primarily commute by car to employment centers in Clarksburg and Bridgeport via US-19 and I-79, with average commute times reflecting a rural-to-suburban transition.
The area offers access to local community parks and proximity to the West Fork River for outdoor activities, with major shopping and dining located within a 15-minute drive in nearby Bridgeport.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand from local workers, with limited short-term rental presence and stable, modest rent growth.
The local economy is anchored by the healthcare, energy, and manufacturing sectors in the greater Harrison County area, with significant employment provided by regional medical centers and government offices.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with I-79 serving as the primary north-south corridor connecting the area to larger regional markets.
Development is largely focused on infill residential projects and small-scale commercial expansion along the US-19 corridor.
The Harrison County Assessor's office manages property valuations, typically reassessing based on market trends and state-mandated cycles.
Parcels are served by the Harrison County School District and local public utility districts for water and sewage services.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though homeowners should account for standard regional risks related to weather-related damage.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates for ZCTA 26408.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum4.715.1 mi
- WVU Jackson's Mill4.711.8 mi
- Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center4.84.8 mi
- Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center4.84.8 mi
- Cinemark Meadowbrook Mall4.36.9 mi
- Clarksburg City Park4.52.8 mi
- Veterans Memorial Park4.64.8 mi
- Deegan & Hinkle Lakes Park4.54.9 mi
- Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum4.715.1 mi
- WVU Jackson's Mill4.711.8 mi
- Historic Philippi Covered Bridge4.815 mi
- The Museum Of American Glass in West Virginia4.714.9 mi
- Mountaineer Military Museum4.814.7 mi
- Clarksburg City Park4.52.8 mi
- Veterans Memorial Park4.64.8 mi
- Watters Smith Memorial State Park4.66.2 mi
- Deegan & Hinkle Lakes Park4.54.9 mi
- Pete Dye Golf Club4.57.8 mi
- Bel Meadow Public Golf Course43.2 mi
- Meadowbrook Mall4.36.9 mi
- Mia Margherita Coal Fired Pizzeria4.58.5 mi
- Gabe's4.25 mi
- Marshalls4.46.8 mi
- Kohl's4.34 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local fishing and recreational access.
Offers community green space and walking trails.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.