How many renters in Charleston, WV pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.8% (±5.3 points) of renting households in Charleston, WV spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.8% (±5.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.0% (±4.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.2% (±2.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Charleston
| Share of income spent on rent | Charleston | Kanawha County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.0% (±3.7 points) | 16.3% | 15.8% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.2% (±2.7 points) | 12.3% | 12.8% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.9% (±3.0 points) | 14.4% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.2% (±2.5 points) | 9.6% | 10.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.8% (±3.3 points) | 10.3% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.0% (±4.1 points) | 37.1% | 39.0% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Charleston against Kanawha County, its state and the nation
| Charleston | Kanawha County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.8% (±5.3 points) | 47.4% (±3.6 points) | 48.8% (±1.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.0% (±4.1 points) | 37.1% (±3.1 points) | 39.0% (±1.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.2% (±2.1 points) | 28.6% (±1.7 points) | 29.4% (±0.7 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $37,698 (±$6,055) | $35,630 (±$2,517) | $33,142 (±$752) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $908 (±$44) | $906 (±$25) | $872 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Charleston, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Kanawha County (47.4%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (48.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Kanawha County, Charleston ranks 12 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 150 of 267.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Charleston
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | — | 46.8% (±5.3 points) | — |
| South Charleston | 4.3 mi | 51.8% (±12.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dunbar | 5.8 mi | 44.7% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rand | 5.9 mi | 29.7% (±28.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coal Fork | 6.1 mi | 100.0% (±135.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marmet | 7.8 mi | 47.6% (±16.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pinch | 9.3 mi | 42.2% (±29.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Belle | 9.4 mi | 27.6% (±23.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cross Lanes | 9.6 mi | 41.3% (±19.1 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Kanawha County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | South Charleston | 51.8% (±12.9 points) |
| 7 | Clendenin | 50.0% (±79.3 points) |
| 8 | St. Albans | 49.3% (±12.6 points) |
| 9 | Nitro | 48.1% (±18.9 points) |
| 10 | Marmet | 47.6% (±16.0 points) |
| 11 | Glasgow | 47.1% (±60.3 points) |
| 12 | Charleston | 46.8% (±5.3 points) |
| 13 | Dunbar | 44.7% (±16.1 points) |
| 14 | Pinch | 42.2% (±29.2 points) |
| 15 | Cross Lanes | 41.3% (±19.1 points) |
| 16 | Rand | 29.7% (±28.7 points) |
| 17 | Belle | 27.6% (±23.4 points) |
| 18 | Cedar Grove | 18.2% (±78.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Kanawha County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Charleston
Are renters in Charleston rent-burdened?
46.8% of renting households in Charleston pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Charleston spend on rent?
The median renting household in Charleston, WV spends 28.2% (±2.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charleston city, West Virginia
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charleston city, West Virginia
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charleston city, West Virginia
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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