HUD Open Data · 2026

What Are the Income Limits in West Virginia?

$128,400/yr↑ 0.6%vs 2025 ($127,600)

Highest county median income in West Virginia. HUD Income Limits (AMI) across 55 counties.

Median Income in West Virginia and Neighbouring States

Median Income by County

How West Virginia Compares to Other States

Highest county median income ranked against all states with HUD income limit data.

Higher median income than 44% of states · 30th of 52

Lowest: Oklahoma($99,100)

Highest: California($205,500)

#	State	Value
1	California	$205,500
2	New Mexico	$182,500
3	Utah	$167,700
… 26 more …
30	West Virginia(you are here)	$128,400
… 19 more …
50	Oklahoma	$99,100
51	Mississippi	$98,100
52	Puerto Rico	$41,400

Highest & Lowest Median Income by County

#	County	Value
1	Jefferson County	$128,400
2	Hampshire County	$107,000
3	Putnam County	$106,000
53	Mingo County	$52,500
54	Calhoun County	$48,500
55	McDowell County	$42,100

The HUD Income Limits for 2026 in West Virginia are set at the county level. Select a county below to see the median income and 30/50/80% AMI bands for household sizes 1 through 8. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development & Research, 2026 Income Limits.

County	Median Income	30% AMI (4HH)	50% AMI (4HH)	80% AMI (4HH)
Barbour County, WV	$69,400	$33,000	$37,550	$60,100
Berkeley County, WV	$96,400	$33,000	$48,200	$77,100
Boone County, WV	$79,900	$33,000	$39,950	$63,900
Braxton County, WV	$58,100	$33,000	$37,550	$60,100
Brooke County, WV	$80,600	$33,000	$43,850	$70,150
Cabell County, WV	$83,300	$33,000	$41,650	$66,650
Calhoun County, WV	$48,500	$33,000	$37,550	$60,100
Clay County, WV	$80,800	$33,000	$40,400	$64,650
Doddridge County, WV	$74,700	$33,000	$40,100	$64,150
Fayette County, WV	$72,500	$33,000	$37,550	$60,100
Gilmer County, WV	$63,700	$33,000	$37,550	$60,100
Grant County, WV	$84,600	$33,000	$42,300	$67,700
Greenbrier County, WV	$70,600	$33,000	$37,550	$60,100
Hampshire County, WV	$107,000	$33,000	$53,750	$86,000
Hancock County, WV	$80,600	$33,000	$43,850	$70,150
Hardy County, WV	$63,600	$33,000	$37,550	$60,100
Harrison County, WV	$85,200	$33,000	$42,600	$68,150
Jackson County, WV	$84,700	$33,000	$42,350	$67,750
Jefferson County, WV	$128,400	$38,500	$64,200	$102,700
Kanawha County, WV	$80,800	$33,000	$40,400	$64,650
Lewis County, WV	$81,600	$33,000	$40,800	$65,300
Lincoln County, WV	$63,200	$33,000	$37,550	$60,100
Logan County, WV	$65,600	$33,000	$37,550	$60,100
Marion County, WV	$89,700	$33,000	$44,850	$71,750
Marshall County, WV	$78,900	$33,000	$39,450	$63,100
Mason County, WV	$73,300	$33,000	$37,550	$60,100
McDowell County, WV	$42,100	$33,000	$37,550	$60,100
Mercer County, WV	$75,900	$33,000	$37,950	$60,700
Mineral County, WV	$94,900	$33,000	$47,450	$75,900
Mingo County, WV	$52,500	$33,000	$37,550	$60,100
Monongalia County, WV	$103,000	$33,000	$51,500	$82,400
Monroe County, WV	$75,900	$33,000	$37,950	$60,700
Morgan County, WV	$91,300	$33,000	$45,300	$72,450
Nicholas County, WV	$81,000	$33,000	$40,500	$64,800
Ohio County, WV	$78,900	$33,000	$39,450	$63,100
Pendleton County, WV	$72,500	$33,000	$37,550	$60,100
Pleasants County, WV	$77,800	$33,000	$39,450	$63,100
Pocahontas County, WV	$63,000	$33,000	$37,550	$60,100
Preston County, WV	$103,000	$33,000	$51,500	$82,400
Putnam County, WV	$106,000	$33,000	$53,000	$84,800
Raleigh County, WV	$74,200	$33,000	$37,550	$60,100
Randolph County, WV	$74,400	$33,000	$37,550	$60,100
Ritchie County, WV	$72,200	$33,000	$37,550	$60,100
Roane County, WV	$56,900	$33,000	$37,550	$60,100
Summers County, WV	$69,500	$33,000	$37,550	$60,100
Taylor County, WV	$71,200	$33,000	$37,550	$60,100
Tucker County, WV	$78,000	$33,000	$39,000	$62,400
Tyler County, WV	$89,300	$33,000	$44,300	$70,900
Upshur County, WV	$72,500	$33,000	$37,550	$60,100
Wayne County, WV	$83,300	$33,000	$41,650	$66,650
Webster County, WV	$60,500	$33,000	$37,550	$60,100
Wetzel County, WV	$79,000	$33,000	$39,500	$63,200
Wirt County, WV	$74,100	$33,000	$37,550	$60,100
Wood County, WV	$74,100	$33,000	$37,550	$60,100
Wyoming County, WV	$59,600	$33,000	$37,550	$60,100

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Frequently asked questions

What are the HUD Income Limits in West Virginia for 2026?

HUD Income Limits in West Virginia for 2026 vary by county. The 30% AMI limit for a 4-person household across West Virginia's 55 counties spans from $33,000 to $38,500/year. Select a county above for the full household-size breakdown.

When are Income Limits updated in West Virginia?

HUD publishes new income limits annually, typically in spring. The 2026 figures apply for the full calendar year unless HUD issues an interim adjustment.

How does HUD calculate Area Median Income?

HUD calculates Area Median Income using data from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), adjusted for inflation using the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index. HUD then publishes income limits at 30%, 50%, and 80% of the adjusted median for each household size.

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Data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, public domain. 2026 Income Limits.