Housing by town in Lewis County, West Virginia
Lewis County, West Virginia has 2 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $730 (±$40) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.8% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $648 in 2015–2019 (+12.7%; No measurable change after inflation).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $730 (±$40)
- Households that rent
- 27.8%
- Median household income
- $56,477
- Places
- 2
Cities, towns and townships in Lewis County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Lew | $764 | 18.5% | $56,063 | $78,400 | $729 |
| Weston | $770 | 47.2% | $52,070 | $105,300 | $464 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $17,150 | $28,600 | $45,750 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $32,650 | $52,250 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $36,750 | $58,800 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $40,800 | $65,300 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $44,100 | $70,550 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $47,350 | $75,750 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $50,600 | $81,000 |
| 8 people | $53,900 | $53,900 | $86,200 |
How the places in Lewis County rank across West Virginia
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Crime reported to police in Lewis County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 29 | 174 | 72 | 432 | 16,669 | 2 of 2 |
| 2024 | 25 | 153 | 55 | 336 | 16,391 | 2 of 2 |
| 2025 | 13 | 79 | 44 | 269 | 16,353 | 2 of 2 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Lewis County recorded 13 violent and 44 property crimes, 79 and 269 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
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 Lewis County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis County Sheriff's Office | 12,640 | 11 | 26 |
| Weston Police Department | 3,713 | 2 | 18 |
ZIP codes in Lewis County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26452 | 9,220 | $738 | $128,300 | $51,695 | 36.1% |
| 26378 | 4,778 | $686 | $172,900 | $71,546 | 13.7% |
| 26447 | 1,174 | $715 | $207,900 | $64,688 | 34.8% |
| 26412 | 767 | — | $105,000 | — | 10.5% |
| 26372 | 635 | — | $343,800 | $194,286 | 6.1% |
| 26338 | 518 | — | $114,300 | $87,301 | 16.0% |
| 26343 | 419 | — | $133,000 | $45,560 | 0.0% |
| 26321 | 344 | — | — | $103,967 | 11.5% |
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Questions about Lewis County
What is the crime rate in Lewis County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Lewis County recorded 79 violent and 269 property crimes per 100,000 residents (13 violent and 44 property crimes in all).
Which place in Lewis County has the highest rent?
Weston has the highest median gross rent, $770 (±$80) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median rent in Lewis County, West Virginia?
The median gross rent in Lewis County is $730 (±$40) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lewis County, West Virginia
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lewis County, West Virginia
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Lewis 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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