Housing by town in Hampshire County, West Virginia
Hampshire County, West Virginia has 2 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $720 (±$99) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
17.3% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $655 in 2015–2019 (+9.9%; No measurable change after inflation).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $720 (±$99)
- Households that rent
- 17.3%
- Median household income
- $63,116
- Places
- 2
Cities, towns and townships in Hampshire County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capon Bridge | $1,057 | 24.8% | $64,306 | $251,600 | $1,146 |
| Romney | $616 | 51.1% | $49,286 | $184,400 | $853 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,600 | $37,650 | $60,200 |
| 2 people | $25,800 | $43,000 | $68,800 |
| 3 people | $29,050 | $48,400 | $77,400 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $53,750 | $86,000 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $58,050 | $92,900 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $62,350 | $99,800 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $66,650 | $106,650 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $70,950 | $113,550 |
How the places in Hampshire County rank across West Virginia
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Crime reported to police in Hampshire County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26 | 112 | 65 | 279 | 23,265 | 2 of 3 |
| 2024 | 27 | 115 | 69 | 294 | 23,500 | 2 of 3 |
| 2025 | 33 | 151 | 43 | 197 | 21,806 | 1 of 3 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Hampshire County recorded 33 violent and 43 property crimes, 151 and 197 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 91% 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 Hampshire County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire County Sheriff's Office | 21,806 | 33 | 43 |
| Romney Police Department | 1,753 | — | — |
| Capon Bridge Police Department | 428 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Hampshire County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26757 | 7,029 | $594 | $213,200 | $57,212 | 29.7% |
| 26704 | 5,148 | $674 | $230,100 | $74,314 | 9.7% |
| 25434 | 3,272 | $784 | $207,500 | $64,487 | 13.2% |
| 26711 | 2,724 | $1,080 | $243,500 | $71,212 | 15.0% |
| 26763 | 1,253 | — | $261,500 | $68,384 | 6.8% |
| 26852 | 1,029 | — | $218,300 | $63,221 | 2.3% |
| 26808 | 903 | — | $203,900 | $70,313 | 19.9% |
| 25444 | 717 | — | $381,600 | $132,614 | 0.5% |
| 26755 | 607 | — | $178,000 | — | 8.6% |
| 26722 | 496 | $1,263 | — | $75,625 | 21.2% |
| 26714 | 441 | — | $192,200 | $72,159 | 6.1% |
| 26761 | 425 | — | $79,400 | $25,139 | 24.3% |
| 26817 | 425 | — | $292,500 | $68,750 | 0.0% |
| 25431 | 413 | — | $119,500 | $68,917 | 18.3% |
| 26865 | 218 | — | $110,700 | $50,833 | 19.6% |
| 25437 | 143 | — | $361,100 | — | 25.9% |
| 26823 | 109 | — | — | — | 51.2% |
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Questions about Hampshire County
What is the crime rate in Hampshire County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Hampshire County recorded 151 violent and 197 property crimes per 100,000 residents (33 violent and 43 property crimes in all).
Which place in Hampshire County has the highest rent?
Capon Bridge has the highest median gross rent, $1,057 (±$147) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median rent in Hampshire County, West Virginia?
The median gross rent in Hampshire County is $720 (±$99) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hampshire County, West Virginia
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hampshire County, West Virginia
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Winchester, VA-WV MSA
- 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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