Housing by town in Mercer County, West Virginia
Mercer County, West Virginia has 7 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $810 (±$47) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.1% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $672 in 2015–2019 (+20.5%; No measurable change after inflation).
Athens has the highest median gross rent ($975) and Bramwell the lowest ($708).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $810 (±$47)
- Households that rent
- 27.1%
- Median household income
- $53,210
- Places
- 7
Cities, towns and townships in Mercer County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | $975 | 25.9% | $56,667 | $168,100 | $854 |
| Bluefield | $804 | 34.9% | $49,375 | $105,400 | $632 |
| Bluewell | $728 | 35.7% | $35,168 | $125,500 | $457 |
| Bramwell | $708 | 7.1% | $53,929 | $93,000 | $567 |
| Brush Fork | — | 10.1% | $70,098 | $90,000 | $425 |
| Oakvale | $725 | 57.8% | — | — | — |
| Princeton | $747 | 43.2% | $43,900 | $120,300 | $742 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $15,960 | $26,600 | $42,500 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $30,400 | $48,600 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $34,200 | $54,650 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $37,950 | $60,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $41,000 | $65,600 |
| 6 people | $44,050 | $44,050 | $70,450 |
| 7 people | $47,100 | $47,100 | $75,300 |
| 8 people | $50,100 | $50,100 | $80,150 |
How the places in Mercer County rank across West Virginia
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Crime reported to police in Mercer County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 122 | 234 | 451 | 866 | 52,050 | 2 of 4 |
| 2025 | 145 | 282 | 473 | 921 | 51,371 | 2 of 4 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Mercer County recorded 145 violent and 473 property crimes, 282 and 921 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 90% 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 Mercer County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer County Sheriff's Office | 42,323 | 112 | 404 |
| Bluefield Police Department | 9,048 | 33 | 69 |
| Princeton Police Department | 5,531 | — | — |
| Matoaka Police Department | 167 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Mercer County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24701 | 17,117 | $811 | $105,000 | $50,455 | 31.5% |
| 24740 | 16,498 | $798 | $132,300 | $44,793 | 36.0% |
| 24739 | 13,981 | $875 | $112,600 | $61,436 | 17.1% |
| 24747 | 3,125 | $907 | $136,300 | $48,203 | 26.9% |
| 24712 | 2,913 | $975 | $213,800 | $80,625 | 12.5% |
| 25971 | 1,438 | — | $150,000 | $74,439 | 0.0% |
| 24737 | 1,186 | $510 | $129,200 | $31,330 | 40.3% |
| 25820 | 583 | — | $320,500 | $135,568 | 0.0% |
| 25841 | 526 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 24715 | 275 | — | $229,200 | $76,875 | 4.2% |
| 24714 | 203 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 24731 | 175 | $628 | — | — | 71.8% |
| 24733 | 122 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 24724 | 68 | — | $75,400 | — | 11.4% |
| 25922 | 63 | — | — | $2,500 or less | 0.0% |
| 24729 | 38 | — | $10,000 or less | $2,500 or less | 0.0% |
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Questions about Mercer County
What is the crime rate in Mercer County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Mercer County recorded 282 violent and 921 property crimes per 100,000 residents (145 violent and 473 property crimes in all).
Which place in Mercer County has the highest rent?
Athens has the highest median gross rent, $975 (±$99) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Mercer County has the lowest rent?
Bramwell has the lowest median gross rent, $708 (±$82) a month.
What is the median rent in Mercer County, West Virginia?
The median gross rent in Mercer County is $810 (±$47) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mercer County, West Virginia
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mercer County, West Virginia
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Mercer 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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