Wood County, West Virginia: What It Costs to Buy a Home
The median home in Wood County is worth $153,700, property taxes on it run about $943 a year (0.61%), the FHA loan limit is $541,287, and closing on it means about $339 in transfer tax plus $673 in title insurance. Each number below opens its own page with the source and a calculator.
| Median home value | $153,700 | Title insurance at this price → |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxes (median paid) | $943 a year, 0.61% 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 | $339 | West Virginia transfer tax page → |
| Title insurance on the median home | $573 owner's + $100 lender's | Title insurance page → |
| Closing costs from these items | $1,012 | Closing costs page → |
| Area median income (HUD, family of 4) | $74,100; low-income limit $60,100 | Income limits page → |
Frequently asked questions
How much do homes cost in Wood County?
The median owner-occupied home in Wood County is valued at $153,700, 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 Wood County?
The median Wood County homeowner pays $943 a year in real estate taxes, about 0.61% of the median home value ($1,065 for homes with a mortgage), per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What is the FHA loan limit in Wood 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 Wood County?
On the $153,700 median home: transfer tax $339, title insurance $673 for both policies, about $1,012 for those items before lender fees, prepaid taxes and insurance.
What is the area median income in Wood County?
HUD's FY 2026 median family income for Wood County (Parkersburg-Vienna, WV MSA) is $74,100. A family of four counts as low income below $60,100 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
- Webster County $78,000
- Wetzel County $102,800
- Wirt County $112,800
- Wyoming County $78,400
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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