Housing in Petersburg, WV

Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$187,429

Petersburg vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Petersburg is highlighted.

Median Home Value

36th%ilemost expensive$136,100show rank

Median Rent

9th%ilemost expensive rent$622show rank

Rent Burden

27th%ilehighest rent burden15.5%show rank

Census Housing Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Home Value

$136,100

Median Rent

$622

Total Housing Units

1,285

Vacancy Rate

12.5%

Owner Occupied

67.1%

Renter Occupied

32.9%

Median Property Tax

$624

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$780

Housing Types

Single Family

67.5%

Multi-Family

20.0%

Mobile Home

12.5%

The median home value in Petersburg, WV is $136,100. According to Zillow, the home value index for Petersburg is $187,429. The median rent is $622 per month (Census ACS). About 67.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1978. There are 1,285 total housing units.