Martins Ferry

Situated along the Ohio River in Belmont County, this small city of 6,192 residents carries a notably accessible price point, with a median home price of $94,900 and an average cost of $82 per square foot. Buyers currently have 29 active listings to consider, spanning homes that average 1,406 square feet. The owner-occupied rate stands at 57.3 percent, reflecting a mix of homeowners and renters in the local housing stock. A median household income of $43,073 shapes demand in this market, where affordability relative to surrounding regional markets remains a practical draw for first-time buyers and investors alike. Families with children fall under the Martins Ferry City School District. The combination of low per-square-foot costs and modest but stable inventory makes this a market where buyers can acquire more physical space for their dollar than in many comparable Ohio River communities.

Market description generated from current MLS and U.S. Census data.