Cabell County, West Virginia: What It Costs to Buy a Home
The median home in Cabell County is worth $156,100, property taxes on it run about $989 a year (0.63%), the FHA loan limit is $541,287, and closing on it means about $344 in transfer tax plus $681 in title insurance. Each number below opens its own page with the source and a calculator.
| Median home value | $156,100 | Title insurance at this price → |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxes (median paid) | $989 a year, 0.63% of value | Property tax page → |
| FHA loan limit (1 unit) | $541,287 | Loan limits page → |
| Conforming loan limit (1 unit) | $832,750 | Loan limits page → |
| Transfer tax on the median home | $344 | West Virginia transfer tax page → |
| Title insurance on the median home | $581 owner's + $100 lender's | Title insurance page → |
| Closing costs from these items | $1,025 | Closing costs page → |
| Area median income (HUD, family of 4) | $83,300; low-income limit $66,650 | Income limits page → |
Frequently asked questions
How much do homes cost in Cabell County?
The median owner-occupied home in Cabell County is valued at $156,100, per U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units).
How much are property taxes in Cabell County?
The median Cabell County homeowner pays $989 a year in real estate taxes, about 0.63% of the median home value ($1,160 for homes with a mortgage), per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What is the FHA loan limit in Cabell County?
$541,287 for a one-unit home in 2026 (the national floor), per HUD; the conforming limit for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans is $832,750, per FHFA.
What does it cost to close on a home in Cabell County?
On the $156,100 median home: transfer tax $344, title insurance $681 for both policies, about $1,025 for those items before lender fees, prepaid taxes and insurance.
What is the area median income in Cabell County?
HUD's FY 2026 median family income for Cabell County (Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH HUD Metro FMR Area) is $83,300. A family of four counts as low income below $66,650 under HUD's 80% tier (adjusted for local housing costs, so it can sit above 80% of the median), which is the line many first-time buyer assistance programs use.
Nearby West Virginia counties
- Boone County $90,300
- Braxton County $106,400
- Brooke County $127,700
- Calhoun County $111,200
- Clay County $107,100
- Doddridge County $160,000
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units)
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25103 (median real estate taxes paid)
- HUD, FHA forward mortgage loan limits for calendar year 2026 (CHUMS county limits file, Mortgagee Letter 2025-23)
- FHFA, conforming loan limits for mortgages acquired in calendar year 2026, by county
Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. All sources.
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