Housing in Cairo, WV
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$102,694
Cairo vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Cairo is highlighted.
Median Home Value
8th%ilemost expensive$71,500show rank
Median Rent
3rd%ilemost expensive rent$488show rank
Rent Burden
58th%ilehighest rent burden19.8%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$71,500
Median Rent
$488
Total Housing Units
105
Vacancy Rate
32.4%
Owner Occupied
84.5%
Renter Occupied
15.5%
Median Property Tax
$693
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$617
Housing Types
Single Family80.0%
Multi-Family6.7%
Mobile Home13.3%
The median home value in Cairo, WV is $71,500. According to Zillow, the home value index for Cairo is $102,694. The median rent is $488 per month (Census ACS). About 84.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1938. There are 105 total housing units.