Housing by town in McDowell County, West Virginia
McDowell County, West Virginia has 10 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $643 (±$47) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.7% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $575 in 2015–2019 (+11.8%; Down after inflation).
War has the highest median gross rent ($703) and Welch the lowest ($441).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $643 (±$47)
- Households that rent
- 22.7%
- Median household income
- $31,559
- Places
- 10
Cities, towns and townships in McDowell County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anawalt | — | 18.5% | $38,000 | — | — |
| Bradshaw | $587 | 41.1% | $22,116 | $54,600 | $368 |
| Davy | — | 7.6% | $32,500 | $30,800 | $300 |
| Gary | — | 4.1% | $41,603 | $50,900 | $200 or less |
| Iaeger | — | 0.0% | $36,591 | $57,500 | $376 |
| Keystone | — | 43.3% | $21,618 | $31,100 | $254 |
| Kimball | $613 | 81.4% | — | $30,200 | $243 |
| Northfork | — | 8.5% | $50,208 | $33,700 | $350 |
| War | $703 | 29.4% | $29,500 | $32,600 | $200 or less |
| Welch | $441 | 24.7% | $32,969 | $57,300 | $430 |
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 McDowell County rank across West Virginia
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Police departments in McDowell County, 2023
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDowell County Sheriff's Office | 11,357 | 6 | 3 |
| Welch Police Department | 3,389 | — | — |
| War Police Department | 556 | — | — |
| Davy Police Department | 188 | — | — |
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 McDowell County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24817 | 1,931 | $595 | $50,800 | $25,363 | 20.7% |
| 24892 | 1,193 | $726 | $44,200 | $36,707 | 48.9% |
| 24844 | 1,049 | — | $66,500 | $25,756 | 0.0% |
| 24868 | 999 | $677 | $40,500 | $30,259 | 7.5% |
| 24836 | 914 | — | $47,700 | $36,250 | 6.2% |
| 24862 | 749 | $671 | — | $30,389 | 36.5% |
| 24866 | 729 | — | $24,100 | $38,852 | 15.0% |
| 24871 | 667 | — | $53,100 | $64,167 | 27.6% |
| 24808 | 501 | — | — | — | 19.7% |
| 24872 | 477 | — | $41,400 | $40,293 | 8.9% |
| 24853 | 458 | $613 | — | $13,092 | 47.2% |
| 24828 | 429 | — | — | $17,424 | 2.8% |
| 24894 | 409 | — | $24,500 | $24,423 | 16.5% |
| 24813 | 400 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 24831 | 393 | — | — | $57,652 | 0.0% |
| 24811 | 295 | — | $86,900 | — | 43.2% |
| 24878 | 279 | — | — | $33,113 | 23.1% |
| 24846 | 266 | — | $84,000 | $2,500 or less | 41.0% |
| 24873 | 247 | — | $183,900 | — | 21.3% |
| 24879 | 180 | — | $99,400 | — | 7.5% |
| 24815 | 176 | — | $24,000 | — | 19.5% |
| 24830 | 125 | — | $33,400 | $42,037 | 0.0% |
| 24816 | 113 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 24848 | 112 | — | — | $27,065 | 16.1% |
| 24861 | 90 | — | — | — | 93.9% |
| 24888 | 90 | — | $62,500 | $36,813 | 0.0% |
| 24826 | 87 | — | — | — | 80.5% |
| 24881 | 82 | — | — | — | 46.2% |
| 24884 | 54 | — | — | — | 6.7% |
| 24855 | 39 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 24850 | 29 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 24895 | 4 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about McDowell County
Which place in McDowell County has the highest rent?
War has the highest median gross rent, $703 (±$135) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in McDowell County has the lowest rent?
Welch has the lowest median gross rent, $441 (±$400) a month.
What is the median rent in McDowell County, West Virginia?
The median gross rent in McDowell County is $643 (±$47) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McDowell County, West Virginia
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McDowell County, West Virginia
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: McDowell 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.
Figures last updated on .