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What Is the Average Rent in Mercer County, West Virginia?
County · Census ACS 5-Year estimates
The median gross rent in Mercer County, West Virginia is $810/month (±$47), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $121,700 (±$10,048), and the median household income is $53,210/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.
Average Rent in Mercer County, West Virginia and Neighbouring Counties
Housing Metrics for Mercer County, West Virginia
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $810 |
| Median Home Value | $121,700 |
| Median Household Income | $53,210 |
| Total Housing Units | 24,224 |
| Renter-Occupied Units | 6,572 |
| Renter-Occupied Share | 27% |
| Households Paying 50%+ Income | 1,018 households |
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedroom | Median Rent | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $558 | +92.4% |
| 1 BR | $622 | -0.8% |
| 2 BR | $802 | +4.8% |
| 3 BR | $909 | -8.3% |
| 4 BR | $1,103 | +32.4% |
| 5+ BR | $127 | n/a |
How does Mercer County, West Virginia compare?
Median gross rent ranked against all counties in West Virginia.
Higher rent than 62% of counties in West Virginia · 22th of 55
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Berkeley County | $1,233 |
| 2 | Jefferson County | $1,108 |
| 3 | Monongalia County | $987 |
| … 18 more … | ||
| 22 | Mercer County(you are here) | $810 |
| … 30 more … | ||
| 53 | Ritchie County | $579 |
| 54 | Wirt County | $558 |
| 55 | Calhoun County | $473 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mercer County, West Virginia?
The median gross rent in Mercer County, West Virginia is $810/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 Mercer County, West Virginia?
The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Mercer County, West Virginia is $802/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$59. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the median home value in Mercer County, West Virginia?
The median home value in Mercer County, West Virginia is $121,700 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
What percentage of renters in Mercer County are rent-burdened?
In Mercer County, West Virginia, 1,018 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 Mercer County, West Virginia?
The median household income in Mercer County, West Virginia is $53,210/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 $810 has a margin of error of ±$47. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.
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