What percentage of people rent in Paden City, WV?
15.6% (±5.2 points) of the occupied homes in Paden City, WV are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 149 renting households against 806 that own their home.
In Paden City, the share of households that rent went from 22.7% in 2015–2019 to 15.6% in 2020–2024 (−7.1 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 15.6% (±5.2 points)
- Renting households
- 149 (±55)
- Median renter income
- $48,906 (±$17,714)
Who rents and who owns in Paden City
| Paden City | Wetzel County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 15.6% (±5.2 points) | 16.8% (±2.8 points) | 25.1% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 149 (±55) | 1,030 (±186) | 183,060 (±2,623) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 806 (±129) | 5,083 (±211) | 545,595 (±3,466) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.2 (±0.6) | 2.2 (±0.3) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.6 (±0.3) | 2.3 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $48,906 (±$17,714) | $27,000 (±$7,910) | $33,142 (±$752) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $67,321 (±$12,077) | $62,966 (±$4,753) | $70,961 (±$731) | $100,009 |
In Paden City, the renter share is not measurably different from Wetzel County (16.8%).
It is also lower than in West Virginia (25.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Wetzel County, Paden City ranks 5 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 216 of 272.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Paden City has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 22.7% (±6.7 points) | 15.6% (±5.2 points) | −7.1 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $813 (±$60) | $719 (±$35) | −11.6% | Down after inflation |
| Median household income | $47,563 (±$5,998) | $66,101 (±$10,330) | +39.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Paden City
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paden City | — | 15.6% (±5.2 points) | — |
| Lee Township (Monroe County) | 2.9 mi | 27.6% (±17.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Monroe County) | 4.2 mi | 5.1% (±8.1 points) | Lower |
| Sistersville | 4.5 mi | 28.6% (±8.8 points) | Higher |
| New Martinsville | 4.9 mi | 21.2% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ohio Township (Monroe County) | 6.8 mi | 11.3% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Green Township (Monroe County) | 7.6 mi | 0.0% (±14.5 points) | Lower |
| Middlebourne | 7.6 mi | 25.2% (±7.8 points) | Higher |
| Antioch | 8.1 mi | 19.4% (±20.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Jackson Township (Monroe County), OH (5.1%), Green Township (Monroe County), OH (0.0%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sistersville, WV (28.6%), Middlebourne, WV (25.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Wetzel County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smithfield | 56.5% (±27.8 points) |
| 2 | Pine Grove | 53.6% (±14.6 points) |
| 3 | New Martinsville | 21.2% (±6.4 points) |
| 4 | Hundred | 19.7% (±12.9 points) |
| 5 | Paden City | 15.6% (±5.2 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Paden City
How many renters are there in Paden City?
Paden City has an estimated 149 (±55) renting households, 15.6% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Paden City?
In Paden City, the share of households that rent went from 22.7% in 2015–2019 to 15.6% in 2020–2024 (−7.1 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Paden City?
A renting household in Paden City has 2.2 people on average, against 2.6 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Paden City?
The median renting household in Paden City, WV has an income of $48,906 (±$17,714) a year, against $67,321 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Paden City city, West Virginia
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Paden City city, West Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Paden City city, West Virginia
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Paden City city, West Virginia
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Paden City city, West Virginia
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Paden City city, West Virginia (place:61636, in state:54).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures last updated on .
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