Housing by town in Barbour County, West Virginia
Barbour County, West Virginia has 3 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $803 (±$96) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
21.7% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $549 in 2015–2019 (+46.3%; No measurable change after inflation).
Belington has the highest median gross rent ($828) and Junior the lowest ($627).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $803 (±$96)
- Households that rent
- 21.7%
- Median household income
- $51,394
- Places
- 3
Cities, towns and townships in Barbour County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belington | $828 | 24.7% | $48,508 | $104,400 | $468 |
| Junior | $627 | 41.5% | $21,250 | $44,100 | — |
| Philippi | $775 | 43.5% | $45,879 | $114,500 | $537 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $15,960 | $26,300 | $42,100 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $30,050 | $48,100 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $33,800 | $54,100 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $37,550 | $60,100 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $40,600 | $64,950 |
| 6 people | $43,600 | $43,600 | $69,750 |
| 7 people | $46,600 | $46,600 | $74,550 |
| 8 people | $49,600 | $49,600 | $79,350 |
How the places in Barbour County rank across West Virginia
- West Virginia places ranked by median rent
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- West Virginia places ranked by rental vacancy rate
- West Virginia places ranked by commute time
Police departments in Barbour County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbour County Sheriff's Office | 10,726 | 15 | 24 |
| Philippi Police Department | 2,838 | 1 | 14 |
| Belington Police Department | 1,791 | — | — |
No county-wide total is published here: the departments that reported every month serve less than 90% of the residents the FBI counts for the county, so a total would leave too many out.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
ZIP codes in Barbour County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26416 | 7,693 | $793 | $152,200 | $54,741 | 25.2% |
| 26250 | 5,322 | $831 | $112,000 | $47,682 | 24.2% |
| 26238 | 1,107 | — | $133,000 | $47,951 | 2.4% |
| 26405 | 803 | — | $115,400 | $68,798 | 11.9% |
| 26275 | 520 | $627 | $67,900 | — | 26.6% |
| 26349 | 157 | — | $112,500 | $53,942 | 0.0% |
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Questions about Barbour County
Which place in Barbour County has the highest rent?
Belington has the highest median gross rent, $828 (±$148) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Barbour County has the lowest rent?
Junior has the lowest median gross rent, $627 (±$57) a month.
What is the median rent in Barbour County, West Virginia?
The median gross rent in Barbour County is $803 (±$96) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barbour County, West Virginia
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barbour County, West Virginia
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Barbour County, WV
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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