Rent Affordability for An Elementary School Teacher in West Virginia
A typical elementary school teacher in West Virginia earns about $57,018 a year, which supports approximately $1,425 a month in rent under the 30% rule. Below, every tracked West Virginia city is ranked by how local rent compares against that affordability ceiling.
As of May 2026. 13 of 18 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 5 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Follansbee, WV | $750/mo | 15.8% | very comfortable |
| Princeton, WV | $801/mo | 16.9% | very comfortable |
| Wheeling, WV | $817/mo | 17.2% | very comfortable |
| Weirton, WV | $831/mo | 17.5% | very comfortable |
| Star City, WV | $900/mo | 18.9% | very comfortable |
| South Charleston, WV | $985/mo | 20.7% | affordable |
| Huntington, WV | $1,018/mo | 21.4% | affordable |
| Parkersburg, WV | $1,024/mo | 21.6% | affordable |
| Fairmont, WV | $1,170/mo | 24.6% | affordable |
| Hurricane, WV | $1,211/mo | 25.5% | affordable |
| Charleston, WV | $1,351/mo | 28.4% | affordable |
| Bridgeport, WV | $1,360/mo | 28.6% | affordable |
| Morgantown, WV | $1,413/mo | 29.7% | affordable |
| Granville, WV | $1,518/mo | 31.9% | stretched |
| Martinsburg, WV | $1,648/mo | 34.7% | stretched |
| Falling Waters, WV | $1,887/mo | 39.7% | stretched |
| Inwood, WV | $1,925/mo | 40.5% | rent-burdened |
| Charles Town, WV | $2,009/mo | 42.3% | rent-burdened |