The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 26451 sells for about $146,000, or $98 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $644 a month.
ZIP 26451 — West Milford
The 26451 housing market is a stable, low-turnover environment characterized by high owner-occupancy and affordability. Market activity is driven by local demand rather than speculative investment, resulting in modest year-over-year price appreciation. Buyers should expect limited inventory and a market that favors long-term residents over short-term investors.
This ZIP is best suited for local families and budget-conscious buyers seeking affordable rural living with proximity to the employment centers of Harrison County.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.7% · poverty 20.3% — 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 4.5%/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 3.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 26451, Harrison County WV
Crime rates in the West Milford area remain low and are generally consistent with rural Harrison County trends, though specific localized data is limited.
Schools serving the area are part of the Harrison County School District, which provides standard public education services typical of rural West Virginia.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including seasonal flooding near the West Fork River and occasional severe weather events common to North Central West Virginia.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local services and proximity to larger employment hubs in Clarksburg and Weston.
Property taxes are assessed by Harrison County based on a 60% valuation of fair market value, with rates determined by local levies and state-mandated caps.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to Clarksburg or Weston for employment via local state routes.
The area offers access to rural outdoor activities, including fishing and boating on the West Fork River and proximity to local community parks.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand from local workers, with limited professional management presence.
The local economy is anchored by regional services, healthcare, and government employment in the surrounding Harrison County area.
Transportation is almost exclusively via private vehicle, with limited public transit options available in this rural geography.
Development activity is minimal, focusing primarily on small-scale residential maintenance and local infrastructure improvements.
The Harrison County Assessor manages property valuations, typically reassessing on a cyclical basis to align with state requirements.
Parcels are subject to Harrison County school and municipal levies, with no significant MUD or PID presence.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and flood risk profiles, remaining relatively stable compared to national averages.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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 Asylum4.712.9 mi
- Stonewall Resort4.419.1 mi
- WVU Jackson's Mill4.78.7 mi
- Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center4.86.1 mi
- Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center4.86.1 mi
- Cinemark Meadowbrook Mall4.310.4 mi
- Clarksburg City Park4.56.2 mi
- The Museum Of American Glass in West Virginia4.712.8 mi
- Veterans Memorial Park4.64.8 mi
- Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum4.712.9 mi
- WVU Jackson's Mill4.78.7 mi
- The Museum Of American Glass in West Virginia4.712.8 mi
- Mountaineer Military Museum4.812.7 mi
- Clarksburg City Park4.56.2 mi
- Veterans Memorial Park4.64.8 mi
- Watters Smith Memorial State Park4.63.7 mi
- Deegan & Hinkle Lakes Park4.510.2 mi
- Lewis County Park4.612.6 mi
- The Marina at Stonewall Resort4.519.7 mi
- Pete Dye Golf Club4.510 mi
- Bel Meadow Public Golf Course48.8 mi
- Meadowbrook Mall4.310.4 mi
- Mia Margherita Coal Fired Pizzeria4.512.6 mi
- Gabe's4.29.2 mi
- Marshalls4.410.3 mi
- Kohl's4.38.4 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 boating opportunities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.