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What Is the Average Rent in Lewis County, West Virginia?

$730/month 0.9%vs 2023 ($737)

County · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Lewis County, West Virginia is $730/month (±$40), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $151,800 (±$10,466), and the median household income is $56,477/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Average Rent in Lewis County, West Virginia and Neighbouring Counties

Gilmer: $750Webster: $709Doddridge: $866Harrison: $879Lewis County: $730Upshur: $886Braxton: $606$750$709$866$879$730$886$606

Housing Metrics for Lewis County, West Virginia

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$730
Median Home Value$151,800
Median Household Income$56,477
Total Housing Units6,967
Renter-Occupied Units1,936
Renter-Occupied Share28%
Households Paying 50%+ Income336 households

Median Rent by Bedroom Count

BedroomMedian RentYoY
Studio$567+19.4%
1 BR$516+12.9%
2 BR$742+1.4%
3 BR$915-2.2%
4 BR$728+8.5%

How does Lewis County, West Virginia compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all counties in West Virginia.

Higher rent than 42% of counties in West Virginia · 33th of 55

Cheapest: Ritchie County($579)
Priciest: Berkeley County($1,233)
#CountyValue
1Berkeley County$1,233
2Jefferson County$1,108
3Monongalia County$987
… 29 more …
33Lewis County(you are here)$730
… 19 more …
53Ritchie County$579
54Wirt County$558
55Calhoun County$473

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Lewis County, West Virginia?

The median gross rent in Lewis County, West Virginia is $730/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Lewis County, West Virginia?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Lewis County, West Virginia is $742/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$135. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Lewis County, West Virginia?

The median home value in Lewis County, West Virginia is $151,800 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Lewis County are rent-burdened?

In Lewis County, West Virginia, 336 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in Lewis County, West Virginia?

The median household income in Lewis County, West Virginia is $56,477/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $730 has a margin of error of ±$40. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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