Housing in Sylvester, WV

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

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$60,460

Sylvester vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

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

Median Home Value

11th%ilemost expensive$79,000show rank

Census Housing Data

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

Median Home Value

$79,000

Median Rent

N/A

Total Housing Units

101

Vacancy Rate

35.6%

Owner Occupied

84.6%

Renter Occupied

15.4%

Median Property Tax

$516

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$423

Housing Types

Single Family

80.2%

Multi-Family

19.8%

Mobile Home

0.0%

The median home value in Sylvester, WV is $79,000. According to Zillow, the home value index for Sylvester is $60,460. About 84.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1957. There are 101 total housing units.