Housing by town in Jefferson County, West Virginia
Jefferson County, West Virginia has 7 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,108 (±$53) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
19.7% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $998 in 2015–2019 (+11.0%; Down after inflation).
Harpers Ferry has the highest median gross rent ($1,859) and Charles Town the lowest ($1,115).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,108 (±$53)
- Households that rent
- 19.7%
- Median household income
- $98,806
- Places
- 7
Cities, towns and townships in Jefferson County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolivar | $1,505 | 42.5% | $83,068 | $251,600 | $1,661 |
| Charles Town | $1,115 | 25.5% | $89,263 | $377,700 | $2,213 |
| Harpers Ferry | $1,859 | 20.0% | $116,587 | $529,100 | $2,706 |
| Ranson corporation | $1,536 | 27.6% | $89,523 | $242,700 | $1,528 |
| Shannondale | $1,269 | 14.3% | $80,000 | $293,600 | $1,551 |
| Shenandoah Junction | $1,123 | 26.1% | $94,821 | $192,900 | $1,560 |
| Shepherdstown | $1,201 | 26.8% | $63,750 | $485,200 | $2,594 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $26,950 | $44,950 | $71,900 |
| 2 people | $30,800 | $51,400 | $82,200 |
| 3 people | $34,650 | $57,800 | $92,450 |
| 4 people | $38,500 | $64,200 | $102,700 |
| 5 people | $41,600 | $69,350 | $110,950 |
| 6 people | $44,700 | $74,500 | $119,150 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $79,650 | $127,350 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $84,750 | $135,600 |
How the places in Jefferson County rank across West Virginia
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Crime reported to police in Jefferson County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 42 | 74 | 328 | 577 | 56,875 | 3 of 5 |
| 2024 | 28 | 47 | 341 | 574 | 59,434 | 4 of 5 |
| 2025 | 26 | 44 | 311 | 523 | 59,440 | 3 of 5 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Jefferson County recorded 26 violent and 311 property crimes, 44 and 523 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 96% 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 Jefferson County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County Sheriff's Office | 43,666 | 14 | 171 |
| Charles Town Police Department | 9,588 | 9 | 50 |
| Ranson Police Department | 6,186 | 3 | 90 |
| Shepherdstown Police Department | 1,523 | — | — |
| Harpers Ferry/Bolivar Police Department | 1,240 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Jefferson County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25414 | 21,073 | $1,061 | $391,700 | $105,500 | 22.9% |
| 25425 | 13,332 | $1,159 | $341,200 | $94,048 | 17.7% |
| 25430 | 8,954 | $1,287 | $299,900 | $86,806 | 18.8% |
| 25443 | 7,496 | $1,099 | $414,500 | $111,593 | 14.5% |
| 25438 | 7,330 | $1,087 | $254,400 | $81,875 | 27.2% |
| 25442 | 2,772 | $1,116 | $393,600 | $111,419 | 10.8% |
| 25446 | 1,374 | — | $342,000 | $119,853 | 7.3% |
| 25432 | 120 | — | $191,100 | $46,397 | 44.7% |
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Questions about Jefferson County
What is the crime rate in Jefferson County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Jefferson County recorded 44 violent and 523 property crimes per 100,000 residents (26 violent and 311 property crimes in all).
Which place in Jefferson County has the highest rent?
Harpers Ferry has the highest median gross rent, $1,859 (±$245) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Jefferson County has the lowest rent?
Charles Town has the lowest median gross rent, $1,115 (±$62) a month.
What is the median rent in Jefferson County, West Virginia?
The median gross rent in Jefferson County is $1,108 (±$53) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson County, West Virginia
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson County, West Virginia
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Jefferson 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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