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Hurricane

Pop. 6,855·8th most expensive in West Virginia·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,234/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.3%
vs US Median
-$731
Rising (Monthly)
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Hurricane · $1,234
More affordable than 90% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
21% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,234/mo, rent takes about 21% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$49,000/yr
Local median income
$71,167/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Hurricane's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$780
1 BR
$790
2 BR
$1,030
3 BR
$1,410
4 BR+
$1,630
Research median
$1,030/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: April 17, 2026

Annual cost
$14,808/yr
At $1,234/mo median
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Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +2.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Hurricane, WV is majority owner-occupied, 37.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,855
Median income
$71,167
Median age
41.2
Renters
32.7%
Age distribution
23.2%
20.2%
26.4%
19.5%
Under 1823.2%
18–3420.2%
35–5426.4%
55–6410.7%
65+19.5%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
93.1%
White93.1%
Black0.7%
Hispanic1.7%
Asian1.2%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
28.2%
30.6%
37.5%
No HS diploma3.7%
HS diploma28.2%
Some college30.6%
Bachelor's+37.5%
Housing tenure
67.3%
32.7%
Owner67.3%
Renter32.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Hurricane, WV has changed in 5 years

Income
$65,373 → $71,167
up 8.9%
Population
6,901 → 6,855
down 0.7%
Renter share
33.8% → 32.7%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
28.1% → 37.5%
+9.4 pts
Median age
42.4 → 41.2
-1.2 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Hurricane, WV now reports about $71,167, up from $65,373 in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 28.1% to 37.5%.

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Salary vs rent

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At $1,234/mo, how Hurricane rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Hurricane rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Hurricane. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Hurricane, WV

Last updated: April 17, 2026

The median rent in Hurricane is $1,234/mo as of April 2026. A studio apartment averages $780/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,030/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $790/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,410/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($71,167/yr), Hurricane ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Hurricane an affordable city for renters?

Hurricane is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,234/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($71,167/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Hurricane falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Hurricane?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,234/mo in Hurricane. The local median household income is $71,167/yr, meaning the typical Hurricane household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Hurricane?

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

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

Hurricane is one of the more affordable cities in West Virginia for rent, ranking #8 out of 12 tracked cities at $1,234/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Hurricane?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Hurricane ($1,234/mo): Huntington ($1,067/mo), South Charleston ($1,088/mo).

What percentage of Hurricane residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.7% of Hurricane households are renters, while 67.3% are owner-occupied. Hurricane leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Hurricane rent compare to the national average?

Hurricane's median rent of $1,234/mo is $731 (37%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within West Virginia, it ranks #8 out of 12 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,234/mo, rent takes ~21% of Hurricane's median household income ($71,167/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Hurricane 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.36–5.12%
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