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

$952/month 2.4%vs 2023 ($975)

County · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Putnam County, West Virginia is $952/month (±$81), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $223,300 (±$9,119), and the median household income is $79,527/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Average Rent in Putnam County, West Virginia and Neighbouring Counties

Cabell: $923Kanawha: $906Putnam County: $952Lincoln: $771Jackson: $716Mason: $671$923$906$952$771$716$671

Housing Metrics for Putnam County, West Virginia

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$952
Median Home Value$223,300
Median Household Income$79,527
Total Housing Units23,251
Renter-Occupied Units4,236
Renter-Occupied Share18%
Households Paying 50%+ Income903 households

Median Rent by Bedroom Count

BedroomMedian RentYoY
1 BR$651-25.4%
2 BR$975-3.7%
3 BR$1,168+7.9%
4 BR$1,397n/a

How does Putnam County, West Virginia compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all counties in West Virginia.

Higher rent than 95% of counties in West Virginia · 4th of 55

Cheapest: Ritchie County($579)
Priciest: Berkeley County($1,233)
#CountyValue
1Berkeley County$1,233
2Jefferson County$1,108
3Monongalia County$987
4Putnam County(you are here)$952
… 48 more …
53Ritchie County$579
54Wirt County$558
55Calhoun County$473

Frequently asked questions

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

The median gross rent in Putnam County, West Virginia is $952/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 Putnam County, West Virginia?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Putnam County, West Virginia is $975/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$96. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

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

The median home value in Putnam County, West Virginia is $223,300 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

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

In Putnam County, West Virginia, 903 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 Putnam County, West Virginia?

The median household income in Putnam County, West Virginia is $79,527/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 $952 has a margin of error of ±$81. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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