What percentage of people rent in West Liberty, WV?
54.5% (±17.6 points) of the occupied homes in West Liberty, WV are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 120 renting households against 100 that own their home.
In West Liberty, the share of households that rent went from 37.3% in 2015–2019 to 54.5% in 2020–2024 (+17.2 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 54.5% (±17.6 points)
- Renting households
- 120 (±63)
Who rents and who owns in West Liberty
| West Liberty | Ohio County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 54.5% (±17.6 points) | 33.6% (±2.1 points) | 25.1% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 120 (±63) | 6,164 (±429) | 183,060 (±2,623) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 100 (±41) | 12,178 (±425) | 545,595 (±3,466) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.2 (±0.5) | 1.8 (±0.1) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.1 (±0.4) | 2.3 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | — | $28,221 (±$3,735) | $33,142 (±$752) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $84,167 (±$29,830) | $82,522 (±$5,365) | $70,961 (±$731) | $100,009 |
In West Liberty, the renter share is higher than in Ohio County (33.6%).
It is also higher than in West Virginia (25.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (34.8%).
In Ohio County, West Liberty ranks 1 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 20 of 272.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in West Liberty has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 37.3% (±12.0 points) | 54.5% (±17.6 points) | +17.2 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $604 (±$241) | $1,269 (±$852) | +110.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $36,250 (±$14,371) | $43,750 (±$27,574) | +20.7% | 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 West Liberty
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Liberty | — | 54.5% (±17.6 points) | — |
| Bethany | 3.4 mi | 28.6% (±12.3 points) | Lower |
| Windsor Heights | 4.0 mi | 8.4% (±7.2 points) | Lower |
| Rayland | 5.2 mi | 18.6% (±10.7 points) | Lower |
| Beech Bottom | 5.2 mi | 25.4% (±10.2 points) | Lower |
| Clearview | 5.2 mi | 2.1% (±3.3 points) | Lower |
| Tiltonsville | 5.3 mi | 37.1% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Valley Grove | 5.5 mi | 23.1% (±11.8 points) | Lower |
| Yorkville | 5.9 mi | 28.0% (±10.7 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bethany, WV (28.6%), Windsor Heights, WV (8.4%), Rayland, OH (18.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Ohio County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Liberty | 54.5% (±17.6 points) |
| 2 | Triadelphia | 45.5% (±15.2 points) |
| 3 | Wheeling | 40.2% (±2.6 points) |
| 4 | Valley Grove | 23.1% (±11.8 points) |
| 5 | Bethlehem | 11.8% (±4.6 points) |
| 6 | Clearview | 2.1% (±3.3 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 West Liberty
How many renters are there in West Liberty?
West Liberty has an estimated 120 (±63) renting households, 54.5% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in West Liberty?
In West Liberty, the share of households that rent went from 37.3% in 2015–2019 to 54.5% in 2020–2024 (+17.2 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in West Liberty?
A renting household in West Liberty has 2.2 people on average, against 2.1 in an owned home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Liberty town, West Virginia
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Liberty town, West Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Liberty town, West Virginia
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Liberty town, West Virginia
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Liberty town, 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 West Liberty town, West Virginia (place:85876, 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 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 .
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