City Report · WV

Inwood

Pop. 2,794·2nd most expensive in West Virginia·Rental market data updated monthly for Inwood, WV

Median rent (all units)

$1,925/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

-0.5%

vs US Median

-$7

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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Inwood · $1,925

More expensive than 56% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo

Affordability

27% of income

AFFORDABLE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,925/mo, rent takes about 27% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$77,000/yr

Local median income

$84,286/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Inwood's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: September 25, 2026

Annual cost

$23,100/yr

At $1,925/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Inwood, WV is majority owner-occupied, 27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

2,794

Median income

$84,286

Median age

41.7

Renters

15.7%

Age distribution

16.8%

24.7%

24%

15.7%

18.9%

Under 1816.8%

18–3424.7%

35–5424%

55–6415.7%

65+18.9%

Gender

48.7%

51.3%

Male48.7%

Female51.3%

Race & ethnicity

82%

White82%

Black3.6%

Hispanic8.9%

Asian4.7%

Other0.9%

Education (25+)

13.5%

39.3%

19.8%

27.4%

No HS diploma13.5%

HS diploma39.3%

Some college19.8%

Bachelor's+27.4%

Housing tenure

84.3%

15.7%

Owner84.3%

Renter15.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Inwood, WV has changed in 5 years

Income

$79,073 → $84,286

up 6.6%

Population

2,794 → 2,794

up 0.0%

Renter share

26.5% → 15.7%

-10.8 pts

Bachelor's+

24.5% → 27.4%

+2.9 pts

Median age

40.9 → 41.7

+0.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $79,073 to $84,286 across the same window, up 6.6% versus 2021. Renters now make up 15.7% of households, compared with 26.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 27.4% of adults here, versus 24.5% in 2021.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Inwood on your salary?

At $1,925/mo, how Inwood rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $80,308/yr · Rent = 28.8% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $57,018/yr · Rent = 40.5% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $65,680/yr · Rent = 35.2% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $117,394/yr · Rent = 19.7% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $150,000/yr · Rent = 15.4% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $53,389/yr · Rent = 43.3% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $48,204/yr · Rent = 47.9% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $59,415/yr · Rent = 38.9% income

stretched

Local insights

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About renting in Inwood, WV

Last updated: September 25, 2026

The median rent in Inwood is $1,925/mo as of September 2026.

At 27% of local median household income ($84,286/yr), Inwood ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Inwood?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (about $37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,925/mo in Inwood. The local median household income is $84,286/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.