Housing in Alderson, WV
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$170,713
Alderson vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Alderson is highlighted.
Median Home Value
30th%ilemost expensive$119,200show rank
Median Rent
19th%ilemost expensive rent$724show rank
Rent Burden
86th%ilehighest rent burden25.7%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$119,200
Median Rent
$724
Total Housing Units
660
Vacancy Rate
15.9%
Owner Occupied
70.6%
Renter Occupied
29.4%
Median Property Tax
$787
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$758
Housing Types
Single Family78.5%
Multi-Family20.1%
Mobile Home1.4%
The median home value in Alderson, WV is $119,200. According to Zillow, the home value index for Alderson is $170,713. The median rent is $724 per month (Census ACS). About 70.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1955. There are 660 total housing units.