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

$643/month 6.3%vs 2023 ($686)

County · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in McDowell County, West Virginia is $643/month (±$47), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $50,000 (±$4,822), and the median household income is $31,559/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Average Rent in McDowell County, West Virginia and Neighbouring Counties

McDowell County: $643Mercer: $810Tazewell: $795Buchanan: $743Mingo: $647Wyoming: $650$643$810$795$743$647$650

Housing Metrics for McDowell County, West Virginia

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$643
Median Home Value$50,000
Median Household Income$31,559
Total Housing Units6,467
Renter-Occupied Units1,470
Renter-Occupied Share23%
Households Paying 50%+ Income333 households

Median Rent by Bedroom Count

BedroomMedian RentYoY
Studio$281n/a
1 BR$466-34.7%
2 BR$682-12.8%
3 BR$598-35.6%

How does McDowell County, West Virginia compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all counties in West Virginia.

Higher rent than 11% of counties in West Virginia · 50th of 55

Cheapest: Ritchie County($579)
Priciest: Berkeley County($1,233)
#CountyValue
1Berkeley County$1,233
2Jefferson County$1,108
3Monongalia County$987
… 46 more …
50McDowell County(you are here)$643
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53Ritchie County$579
54Wirt County$558
55Calhoun County$473

Frequently asked questions

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

The median gross rent in McDowell County, West Virginia is $643/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 McDowell County, West Virginia?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in McDowell County, West Virginia is $682/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$65. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

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

The median home value in McDowell County, West Virginia is $50,000 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

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

In McDowell County, West Virginia, 333 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 McDowell County, West Virginia?

The median household income in McDowell County, West Virginia is $31,559/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 $643 has a margin of error of ±$47. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau. Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, public domain.