Housing by town in Wood County, West Virginia
Wood County, West Virginia has 9 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $822 (±$25) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.9% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $713 in 2015–2019 (+15.3%; Down after inflation).
Boaz has the highest median gross rent ($1,292) and Parkersburg the lowest ($785).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $822 (±$25)
- Households that rent
- 24.9%
- Median household income
- $57,810
- Places
- 9
Cities, towns and townships in Wood County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blennerhassett | $1,117 | 7.2% | $88,487 | $179,800 | $1,044 |
| Boaz | $1,292 | 21.9% | $72,560 | $244,500 | $1,220 |
| Lubeck | $836 | 12.0% | $71,171 | $236,700 | $1,325 |
| Mineralwells | $851 | 29.9% | $64,643 | $155,100 | $805 |
| North Hills | — | 2.0% | $145,000 | $258,900 | $1,670 |
| Parkersburg | $785 | 35.0% | $49,025 | $121,600 | $820 |
| Vienna | $809 | 24.1% | $60,388 | $154,300 | $1,113 |
| Washington | $859 | 28.4% | $60,365 | $251,000 | $1,216 |
| Williamstown | $839 | 10.5% | $89,013 | $182,500 | $1,162 |
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 Wood County rank across West Virginia
- West Virginia places ranked by median rent
- West Virginia places ranked by median home value
- West Virginia places ranked by median household income
- West Virginia places ranked by property taxes
- West Virginia places ranked by share of renters
- West Virginia places ranked by rent burden
- West Virginia places ranked by age of homes
- West Virginia places ranked by rental vacancy rate
- West Virginia places ranked by commute time
Crime reported to police in Wood County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 116 | 145 | 1,574 | 1,965 | 80,114 | 3 of 4 |
| 2024 | 144 | 173 | 1,505 | 1,813 | 83,001 | 4 of 4 |
| 2025 | 133 | 161 | 1,280 | 1,552 | 82,461 | 4 of 4 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Wood County recorded 133 violent and 1,280 property crimes, 161 and 1,552 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 Wood County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood County Sheriff's Office | 40,543 | 38 | 190 |
| Parkersburg Police Department | 28,628 | 77 | 683 |
| Vienna Police Department | 10,349 | 18 | 404 |
| Williamstown Police Department | 2,941 | 0 | 3 |
ZIP codes in Wood County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26101 | 28,005 | $794 | $117,500 | $48,710 | 31.8% |
| 26104 | 16,805 | $828 | $170,800 | $54,331 | 29.4% |
| 26105 | 12,107 | $832 | $161,100 | $61,674 | 25.0% |
| 26181 | 6,167 | $890 | $197,700 | $73,977 | 10.9% |
| 26187 | 6,060 | $887 | $198,300 | $83,226 | 14.4% |
| 26150 | 5,869 | $824 | $172,500 | $61,786 | 21.9% |
| 26184 | 2,352 | $649 | $165,600 | $62,550 | 9.1% |
| 26142 | 2,262 | $1,036 | $113,200 | $62,941 | 7.3% |
| 26180 | 2,106 | $852 | $116,900 | $70,625 | 11.5% |
| 26133 | 1,210 | $1,087 | $223,500 | $74,917 | 16.5% |
| 26169 | 726 | — | $110,300 | $57,813 | 6.6% |
What you can do on Seayora in Wood County
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Wood County beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Wood County, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Wood County, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Wood County
What is the crime rate in Wood County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Wood County recorded 161 violent and 1,552 property crimes per 100,000 residents (133 violent and 1,280 property crimes in all).
Which place in Wood County has the highest rent?
Boaz has the highest median gross rent, $1,292 (±$489) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Wood County has the lowest rent?
Parkersburg has the lowest median gross rent, $785 (±$57) a month.
What is the median rent in Wood County, West Virginia?
The median gross rent in Wood County is $822 (±$25) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wood County, West Virginia
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wood County, West Virginia
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Parkersburg-Vienna, WV MSA
- 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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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 .