Housing in War, WV

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

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$34,893

War vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

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

Median Home Value

1st%ilemost expensive$28,800show rank

Median Rent

19th%ilemost expensive rent$722show rank

Rent Burden

99th%ilehighest rent burden41.5%show rank

Census Housing Data

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

Median Home Value

$28,800

Median Rent

$722

Total Housing Units

361

Vacancy Rate

29.4%

Owner Occupied

57.3%

Renter Occupied

42.8%

Median Property Tax

$199

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$298

Housing Types

Single Family

83.4%

Multi-Family

4.4%

Mobile Home

12.2%

The median home value in War, WV is $28,800. According to Zillow, the home value index for War is $34,893. The median rent is $722 per month (Census ACS). About 57.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1955. There are 361 total housing units.