Housing by town in Ritchie County, West Virginia
Ritchie County, West Virginia has 6 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $579 (±$154) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
15.8% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $608 in 2015–2019 (−4.8%; No measurable change after inflation).
Auburn has the highest median gross rent ($845) and Cairo the lowest ($488).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $579 (±$154)
- Households that rent
- 15.8%
- Median household income
- $50,582
- Places
- 6
Cities, towns and townships in Ritchie County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | $845 | 58.3% | — | — | — |
| Cairo | $488 | 5.6% | $65,500 | — | $699 |
| Ellenboro | $725 | 11.4% | $52,917 | $118,200 | $714 |
| Harrisville | $566 | 23.5% | $47,768 | $123,000 | $833 |
| Pennsboro | $811 | 25.4% | $51,327 | $86,500 | $638 |
| Pullman | — | 29.9% | $53,618 | $78,600 | $1,042 |
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 Ritchie County rank across West Virginia
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Police departments in Ritchie County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ritchie County Sheriff's Office | 5,586 | 3 | 23 |
| Harrisville Police Department | 1,529 | — | — |
| Pennsboro Police Department | 998 | — | — |
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 Ritchie County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26415 | 3,308 | $646 | $109,000 | $56,848 | 14.6% |
| 26362 | 3,270 | $492 | $118,700 | $53,125 | 16.4% |
| 26337 | 806 | $475 | $103,900 | $49,306 | 8.1% |
| 26346 | 675 | $725 | $142,300 | $73,641 | 4.1% |
| 26161 | 415 | — | $162,500 | — | 0.0% |
| 26325 | 221 | $845 | $137,500 | — | 24.2% |
| 26421 | 198 | — | — | $41,250 | 29.9% |
| 26178 | 184 | — | $137,500 | $35,139 | 58.3% |
| 26148 | 164 | — | $85,000 | $44,177 | 12.6% |
| 26327 | 51 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Ritchie County
Which place in Ritchie County has the highest rent?
Auburn has the highest median gross rent, $845 (±$32) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Ritchie County has the lowest rent?
Cairo has the lowest median gross rent, $488 (±$227) a month.
What is the median rent in Ritchie County, West Virginia?
The median gross rent in Ritchie County is $579 (±$154) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ritchie County, West Virginia
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ritchie County, West Virginia
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Ritchie 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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