Housing by town in Raleigh County, West Virginia
Raleigh County, West Virginia has 11 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $902 (±$44) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.7% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $693 in 2015–2019 (+30.2%; No measurable change after inflation).
Stanaford has the highest median gross rent ($982) and Shady Spring the lowest ($844).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $902 (±$44)
- Households that rent
- 24.7%
- Median household income
- $52,150
- Places
- 11
Cities, towns and townships in Raleigh County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckley | $869 | 44.6% | $45,826 | $158,000 | $777 |
| Bradley | $874 | 30.6% | $43,641 | $84,700 | $821 |
| Crab Orchard | — | 12.6% | $43,792 | $168,200 | $556 |
| Daniels | — | 7.3% | $60,278 | $171,300 | $660 |
| Lester | $850 | 25.7% | — | $89,400 | — |
| Mabscott | $980 | 29.7% | $57,813 | $159,700 | $991 |
| MacArthur | — | 15.9% | $35,650 | $160,800 | $845 |
| Prosperity | — | 8.1% | $85,094 | $141,200 | $712 |
| Shady Spring | $844 | 9.3% | $67,407 | $188,900 | $882 |
| Sophia | $870 | 41.9% | $36,080 | $116,900 | $734 |
| Stanaford | $982 | 25.6% | $44,219 | $162,800 | $519 |
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 Raleigh County rank across West Virginia
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Crime reported to police in Raleigh County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 183 | 262 | 1,707 | 2,447 | 69,758 | 2 of 4 |
| 2024 | 228 | 327 | 1,888 | 2,712 | 69,625 | 2 of 4 |
| 2025 | 189 | 272 | 1,617 | 2,324 | 69,590 | 2 of 4 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Raleigh County recorded 189 violent and 1,617 property crimes, 272 and 2,324 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 97% 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 Raleigh County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh County Sheriff's Office | 53,245 | 72 | 457 |
| Beckley Police Department | 16,345 | 117 | 1,160 |
| Mabscott Police Department | 1,264 | — | — |
| Sophia Police Department | 1,069 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Raleigh County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25801 | 31,128 | $882 | $158,900 | $56,836 | 33.1% |
| 25813 | 6,958 | $1,121 | $148,800 | $54,364 | 13.0% |
| 25880 | 6,163 | $914 | $112,400 | $36,264 | 36.5% |
| 25918 | 4,844 | $906 | $181,600 | $79,323 | 8.6% |
| 25832 | 4,818 | — | $192,600 | $74,184 | 10.9% |
| 25825 | 2,659 | $720 | $138,400 | $57,795 | 10.1% |
| 25921 | 1,989 | $806 | $105,800 | $35,451 | 47.3% |
| 25865 | 1,573 | $975 | $170,000 | $38,173 | 13.1% |
| 25827 | 1,380 | — | $125,600 | $41,198 | 23.0% |
| 25836 | 1,333 | — | $168,400 | — | 9.0% |
| 25140 | 1,321 | — | $36,400 | — | 32.9% |
| 25878 | 1,094 | — | $104,000 | $25,878 | 17.9% |
| 25843 | 986 | $961 | — | $86,767 | 29.7% |
| 25873 | 926 | — | $162,300 | $26,788 | 20.3% |
| 25909 | 836 | — | $137,400 | $86,484 | 6.6% |
| 25871 | 778 | $994 | $104,400 | $31,250 | 39.0% |
| 25007 | 687 | — | $245,000 | $38,177 | 0.0% |
| 25844 | 607 | — | — | $30,526 | 4.5% |
| 25989 | 471 | — | $199,000 | — | 44.6% |
| 25823 | 423 | — | $113,500 | — | 0.0% |
| 25839 | 390 | — | — | — | 26.4% |
| 25048 | 351 | $827 | $41,300 | $41,179 | 47.8% |
| 25920 | 330 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 25044 | 324 | — | $110,100 | $57,750 | 22.4% |
| 25902 | 260 | — | $10,000 or less | — | 0.0% |
| 25915 | 252 | — | — | $39,292 | 11.5% |
| 25062 | 233 | — | — | — | 4.3% |
| 25174 | 204 | — | $66,900 | — | 0.0% |
| 25817 | 195 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 25849 | 193 | — | — | — | 49.7% |
| 25180 | 182 | — | $119,800 | — | 0.0% |
| 25932 | 167 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 25818 | 163 | — | $83,500 | $85,938 | 0.0% |
| 25911 | 160 | — | $45,300 | $41,706 | 0.0% |
| 25908 | 130 | — | — | — | 100.0% |
| 25008 | 113 | — | — | — | 32.8% |
| 25853 | 106 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 25811 | 37 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 25060 | 36 | — | — | — | 100.0% |
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Questions about Raleigh County
What is the crime rate in Raleigh County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Raleigh County recorded 272 violent and 2,324 property crimes per 100,000 residents (189 violent and 1,617 property crimes in all).
Which place in Raleigh County has the highest rent?
Stanaford has the highest median gross rent, $982 (±$631) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Raleigh County has the lowest rent?
Shady Spring has the lowest median gross rent, $844 (±$389) a month.
What is the median rent in Raleigh County, West Virginia?
The median gross rent in Raleigh County is $902 (±$44) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Raleigh County, West Virginia
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Raleigh County, West Virginia
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Raleigh 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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