Housing by town in Boone County, West Virginia
Boone County, West Virginia has 4 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $837 (±$122) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
18.7% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $646 in 2015–2019 (+29.6%; No measurable change after inflation).
Madison has the highest median gross rent ($944) and Danville the lowest ($530).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $837 (±$122)
- Households that rent
- 18.7%
- Median household income
- $57,093
- Places
- 4
Cities, towns and townships in Boone County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danville | $530 | 54.2% | $23,571 | $91,900 | $750 |
| Madison | $944 | 33.4% | $58,872 | $147,900 | $919 |
| Sylvester | — | 6.2% | — | $78,100 | $545 |
| Whitesville | $538 | 36.4% | $47,917 | $96,700 | $867 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,800 | $28,000 | $44,750 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $32,000 | $51,150 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $36,000 | $57,550 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $39,950 | $63,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $43,150 | $69,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $46,350 | $74,150 |
| 7 people | $49,550 | $49,550 | $79,250 |
| 8 people | $52,750 | $52,750 | $84,350 |
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Crime reported to police in Boone County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8 | 41 | 37 | 190 | 19,492 | 2 of 5 |
| 2024 | 16 | 83 | 50 | 261 | 19,169 | 2 of 5 |
In 2024, the police departments that report for Boone County recorded 16 violent and 50 property crimes, 83 and 261 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 95% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Boone County, 2024
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boone County Sheriff's Office | 16,479 | 11 | 30 |
| Madison Police Department | 2,690 | 5 | 20 |
| Danville Police Department | 629 | — | — |
| Whitesville Police Department | 329 | — | — |
| Sylvester Police Department | 150 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Boone County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25053 | 3,801 | $597 | $152,900 | $58,667 | 31.5% |
| 25130 | 3,456 | $1,016 | $95,900 | $53,294 | 30.3% |
| 25181 | 1,457 | $493 | $91,900 | $46,705 | 5.8% |
| 25154 | 1,085 | — | $106,900 | $67,243 | 21.5% |
| 25081 | 1,084 | — | $166,700 | $108,125 | 4.3% |
| 25529 | 1,027 | $953 | $83,600 | $55,769 | 24.6% |
| 25009 | 870 | — | $81,600 | $66,042 | 3.1% |
| 25208 | 852 | — | $42,900 | $41,406 | 18.9% |
| 25165 | 616 | — | $114,500 | $48,102 | 9.8% |
| 25148 | 587 | — | $57,200 | $69,115 | 0.0% |
| 25108 | 557 | — | $180,500 | $85,388 | 0.0% |
| 25049 | 548 | — | $67,000 | $62,450 | 6.7% |
| 25209 | 539 | $538 | $90,500 | $48,674 | 18.2% |
| 25024 | 452 | — | $83,000 | — | 16.9% |
| 25028 | 440 | — | $10,000 or less | $52,944 | 2.5% |
| 25169 | 415 | $942 | — | $40,417 | 39.4% |
| 25114 | 278 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 25206 | 264 | — | $49,000 | $54,250 | 37.3% |
| 25021 | 258 | — | $90,700 | — | 6.6% |
| 25149 | 231 | — | — | — | 10.2% |
| 25193 | 230 | $596 | $77,100 | $74,286 | 25.6% |
| 25205 | 229 | — | $153,100 | $78,516 | 0.0% |
| 25203 | 228 | — | — | — | 74.1% |
| 25204 | 161 | — | $42,400 | $13,684 | 21.2% |
| 25047 | 146 | — | — | $39,250 | 0.0% |
| 25142 | 130 | — | $213,200 | $86,146 | 0.0% |
| 25051 | 117 | — | — | $48,672 | 0.0% |
| 25093 | 107 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Boone County
What is the crime rate in Boone County?
In 2024, the police departments that report for Boone County recorded 83 violent and 261 property crimes per 100,000 residents (16 violent and 50 property crimes in all).
Which place in Boone County has the highest rent?
Madison has the highest median gross rent, $944 (±$256) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Boone County has the lowest rent?
Danville has the lowest median gross rent, $530 (±$99) a month.
What is the median rent in Boone County, West Virginia?
The median gross rent in Boone County is $837 (±$122) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boone County, West Virginia
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boone County, West Virginia
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Boone County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area
- 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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