Housing data for West Union, WV
West Union, WV has an estimated 1,039 residents and 449 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a town in Doddridge County.
19.7% of households rent.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+60.6%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 1,039 (±331)
- Housing units
- 449 (±131)
- Households that rent
- 19.7%
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +60.6%
What stands out in West Union
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 12.2% (±8.5 points) in West Union, higher than in Doddridge County (1.6%).
Median home value: $98,600 (±$55,229) in West Union, lower than in Doddridge County ($160,800).
Homes built before 1980: 81.3% (±20.3 points) in West Union, higher than in Doddridge County (54.0%).
Housing in West Union at a glance
- Rent by bedrooms: $800 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Rent burden: 40.7% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 19.7% of households rent (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Income and affordability: $60,417 median household income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Home values: $98,600 median home value (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Homeowner costs: $949 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $496 median real estate taxes a year (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Types of homes: 12.2% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 42.8% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 81.3% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 27.6% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 77.3% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 26.9 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: +60.6% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 18.2% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 4.4% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
West Union against Doddridge County, its state and the nation
| West Union | Doddridge County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 1,039 (±331) | 7,711 (exact) | 1,778,373 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 449 (±131) | 3,235 (±31) | 861,325 (±394) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 19.7% (±11.1 points) | 11.2% (±4.4 points) | 25.1% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | — | $866 (±$100) | $872 (±$8) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $60,417 (±$37,321) | $57,401 (±$8,074) | $59,608 (±$691) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $98,600 (±$55,229) | $160,800 (±$14,877) | $162,600 (±$1,346) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $496 (±$369) | $808 (±$75) | $865 (±$9) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 81.3% (±20.3 points) | 54.0% (±8.3 points) | 55.9% (±0.6 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 26.9 minutes (±4.5) | 30.0 minutes (±3.0) | 26.6 minutes (±0.3) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 85.6% (±8.8 points) | 84.4% (±4.1 points) | 86.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 41.7 years (±11.7) | 46.0 years (±1.5) | 42.7 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
West Union covers 0.4 square miles of land, about 2,886 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How West Union has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 647 (±198) | 1,039 (±331) | +60.6% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 407 (±80) | 449 (±131) | +10.3% | Not a measurable change |
| Median home value | $76,200 (±$20,476) | $98,600 (±$55,229) | +29.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $45,500 (±$21,451) | $60,417 (±$37,321) | +32.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $800 (±$131) | $949 (±$25) | +18.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $557 (±$139) | $496 (±$369) | −11.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 26.4% (±9.6 points) | 19.7% (±11.1 points) | −6.7 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 27.7% (±21.5 points) | 27.6% (±22.9 points) | −0.1 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
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.
Crime reported to police in Doddridge County
West Union has no police department of its own in the FBI’s figures, so this is the figure for Doddridge County as a whole.
In 2025, the police departments that report for Doddridge County recorded 317 violent and 303 property crimes per 100,000 residents.
A county-wide figure describes the whole county, not this place; crime varies from one community to the next.
Places near West Union
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsboro | 10 mi | $811 | $86,500 | 25.4% |
| Salem | 11 mi | $525 | $77,800 | 30.3% |
| Pullman | 12 mi | — | $78,600 | 29.9% |
| Auburn | 15 mi | $845 | — | 58.3% |
| Ellenboro | 15 mi | $725 | $118,200 | 11.4% |
| Middlebourne | 15 mi | $721 | $134,400 | 25.2% |
| Harrisville | 16 mi | $566 | $123,000 | 23.5% |
| Smithfield | 18 mi | — | — | 56.5% |
HUD Fair Market Rent for West Union, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $732 | $788 | $976 | $1,251 | $1,283 |
HUD income limits for West Union, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,850 | $28,100 | $44,950 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $32,150 | $51,350 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $36,100 | $57,750 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $40,100 | $64,150 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $43,350 | $69,300 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $46,550 | $74,450 |
| 7 people | $49,750 | $49,750 | $79,550 |
| 8 people | $53,000 | $53,000 | $84,700 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Doddridge County, WV, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $74,700.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
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 Union
What is the average mortgage payment in West Union?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in West Union, WV is $949 (±$25) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How many homes are in West Union?
West Union, WV has an estimated 449 (±131) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the most common home size in West Union?
The most common size is 2 bedrooms, 39.6% of homes in West Union, WV.
How old are most homes in West Union?
81.3% of homes in West Union, WV were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the most common way to heat a home in West Union?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in West Union, used by 77.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How long is the average commute in West Union?
Workers who live in West Union, WV take an average of 26.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is West Union growing?
In West Union, the number of residents went from 647 in 2015–2019 to 1,039 in 2020–2024 (+60.6%), a measurable increase.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Union town, West Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Union town, West Virginia
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Union town, West Virginia
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Union town, West Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Union town, West Virginia
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Union town, West Virginia
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Union town, West Virginia
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Doddridge County, WV
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Doddridge County, WV
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures last updated on .