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Granville

Pop. 1,257·5th most expensive in West Virginia·Rental market data updated monthly for Granville, WV
Median rent (all units)
$1,518/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.2%
vs US Median
-$447
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Granville · $1,518
More affordable than 72% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
57% of income
EXPENSIVE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,518/mo, rent takes about 57% of the local median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$61,000/yr
Local median income
$31,901/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Granville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$1,677
2 BR
$822
3 BR
$906
4 BR+
$844
Research median
$822/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: March 14, 2026

Annual cost
$18,216/yr
At $1,518/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Granville, WV is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
1,257
Median income
$31,901
Median age
23.9
Renters
60.4%
Age distribution
64%
13.4%
Under 185.4%
18–3464%
35–5413.4%
55–646.2%
65+11%
Gender
58.2%
41.8%
Male58.2%
Female41.8%
Race & ethnicity
86.4%
White86.4%
Black2.2%
Hispanic2.1%
Asian0.6%
Other8.6%
Education (25+)
30.6%
37.3%
20.2%
No HS diploma11.9%
HS diploma30.6%
Some college37.3%
Bachelor's+20.2%
Housing tenure
39.6%
60.4%
Owner39.6%
Renter60.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Granville, WV has changed in 5 years

Income
$29,018 → $31,901
up 9.9%
Population
1,566 → 1,257
down 19.7%
Renter share
61.9% → 60.4%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
10% → 20.2%
+10.2 pts
Median age
23.3 → 23.9
+0.6 yrs

Median household income grew from $29,018 to $31,901 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.9% shift. Headcount in the area went from 1,566 to 1,257 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.7% change. About 60.4% of households rent today, against 61.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 10% to 20.2%.

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About renting in Granville, WV

Last updated: March 14, 2026

The median rent in Granville is $1,518/mo as of March 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $822/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,677/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $906/mo.

At 57% of local median household income ($31,901/yr), Granville ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Granville an affordable city for renters?

Granville is considered expensive for renters. At $1,518/mo, rent takes approximately 57% of the local median household income ($31,901/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Granville significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Granville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,518/mo in Granville. The local median household income is $31,901/yr, meaning the typical Granville household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Granville?

Rent in Granville has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of March 2026.

How does Granville rent compare to other cities in West Virginia?

Granville is one of the pricier cities in West Virginia for rent, ranking #5 out of 18 tracked cities at $1,518/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Granville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Granville ($1,518/mo): Star City ($900/mo), Uniontown ($985/mo), Bridgeport ($1,149/mo).

What percentage of Granville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 60.4% of Granville households are renters, while 39.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Granville has a strong rental market.

How does Granville rent compare to the national average?

Granville's median rent of $1,518/mo is $447 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within West Virginia, it ranks #5 out of 18 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
57%
EXPENSIVE

At $1,518/mo, rent takes ~57% of Granville's median household income ($31,901/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Granville 57%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.36–5.12%
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