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Wharton 25208

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.West Virginia
$90K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
+122.2%
1-yr changeHow much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.
3
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$43K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.433
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$43K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,200 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1949
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.63%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.82%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.2.9%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.63%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.8.1%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.6 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.133
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.64

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.2.4%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.999
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.14 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$35K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$48K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.43%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How Wharton 25208 compares

By median home value, Wharton 25208 is the 22nd most expensive of 22 ZIP codes in Boone County, and its typical home is worth more than 14% of all homes in Boone County.

Home values in Wharton 25208

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$20K$110K
ZIP codes in Boone County ranked by median home value
#Boone CountyMedian valueHomes
1Foster 25081$178K546
2Danville 25053$133K1,508
3Julian 25529$131K357
4Peytona 25154$121K353
5Madison 25130$120K1,575
6Comfort 25049$113K214
7Racine 25165$104K232
8Ashford 25009$100K464
9Spurlockville 25565$96K232
10Bloomingrose 25024$90K197
11Hewett 25108$88K305
12Ridgeview 25169$81K193
13Seth 25181$77K675
14Sylvester 25193$77K192
15Orgas 25148$75K143
16Jeffrey 25114$73K189
17Bob White 25028$65K176
18Whitesville 25209$59K482
19Gordon 25093$59K151
20Nellis 25142$48K154
21Bim 25021$46K115
22Wharton 25208$43K433

About the Wharton 25208 market

What is the median home price in Wharton 25208, WV?

The median sale price in Wharton 25208, WV is $90,000 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county. That is up 122.2% from a year earlier.

How many homes sell in Wharton 25208, WV each year?

3 homes sold in Wharton 25208, WV over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Wharton 25208, WV?

Wharton 25208, WV contains 433 residential properties, with a median of 1,200 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1949. The median TopHap Estimate is $43K.

How does Wharton 25208, WV compare to the rest of Boone County?

By median home value, Wharton 25208, WV is the 22nd most expensive of 22 ZIP codes in Boone County. Its typical home is worth more than 14% of all homes in Boone County. Bim 25021 ranks just above it. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Wharton 25208, WV?

63% of homes in Wharton 25208, WV are owner-occupied. 8% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Wharton 25208, WV hold?

82% of mortgaged homes in Wharton 25208, WV are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 2.9% owe more than the home is worth.

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