What kinds of homes are in McMechen, WV?

Name: Types of homes in McMechen, WV, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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McMechen, WV has 882 (±105) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

That is about 1,545 homes per square mile of land.

74.7% are detached single-family houses.

13.4% are in buildings of two to four units.

3.2% are in buildings of five or more units.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Housing units: 882 (±105)
Detached houses: 74.7%
2–4 unit buildings: 13.4%
5+ unit buildings: 3.2%

Homes in McMechen by building size

Housing units by units in structure, 2020–2024
Building type	McMechen	Marshall County	West Virginia	United States
Single-family, detached	74.7% (±7.1 points)	81.5%	70.9%	61.3%
Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse)	5.8% (±6.0 points)	1.7%	2.7%	6.2%
2 units	7.1% (±4.2 points)	2.0%	2.0%	3.4%
3 or 4 units	6.3% (±3.7 points)	2.8%	2.9%	4.3%
5 to 9 units	1.7% (±1.7 points)	2.0%	2.9%	4.5%
10 to 19 units	0.0% (±4.2 points)	0.3%	1.8%	4.3%
20 or more units	1.5% (±2.0 points)	1.0%	3.1%	10.3%
Mobile home	2.8% (±2.1 points)	8.8%	13.6%	5.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc.	0.0% (±4.2 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%

In McMechen, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is not measurably different from Marshall County (3.3%).

It is not measurably different from West Virginia (7.8%).

It is lower than the national figure (19.1%).

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near McMechen

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with McMechen
Place	Distance	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units	Compared with this place
McMechen	—	3.2% (±5.0 points)	—
Benwood	1.3 mi	7.7% (±3.8 points)	Not measurably different
Shadyside	1.4 mi	6.5% (±4.1 points)	Not measurably different
Bellaire	2.2 mi	12.4% (±4.1 points)	Higher
Glen Dale	3.0 mi	5.3% (±3.5 points)	Not measurably different
Pultney Township	3.3 mi	8.8% (±2.7 points)	Not measurably different
Moundsville	4.5 mi	2.8% (±1.8 points)	Not measurably different
Mead Township	4.6 mi	4.3% (±2.6 points)	Not measurably different
Bethlehem	5.0 mi	8.4% (±3.9 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bellaire, OH (12.4%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Marshall County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units
1	Cameron	11.8% (±12.0 points)
2	Benwood	7.7% (±3.8 points)
3	Glen Dale	5.3% (±3.5 points)
4	McMechen	3.2% (±5.0 points)
5	Moundsville	2.8% (±1.8 points)

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about McMechen

How many homes are in McMechen?

McMechen, WV has an estimated 882 (±105) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Are most homes in McMechen houses or apartments?

74.7% are detached houses and 5.8% attached houses, while 16.6% are in buildings of two or more units.

How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in McMechen?

13.4% of homes in McMechen are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McMechen city, West Virginia

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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM

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