Most rent-burdened cities in West Virginia
Cities in West Virginia ranked by highest rent as a percentage of median household income. Cities with 15,000+ residents.
Key findings
- Morgantown ranks first, with rent at 37.9% of median household income.
- Across all 8 cities on this list, the median rent is $1,170/mo.
Data as of September 2026. Twelve months of median rent as a share of Census median household income (5-year estimates). Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
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8 cities
| Rank | City | Rent/income | Median rent | Income | Vs. a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | MorgantownWV | 37.9% | $1,413/mo | $44,727 | same |
| 02 | MartinsburgWV | 33.2% | $1,648/mo | $59,555 | same |
| 03 | HuntingtonWV | 27.1% | $1,018/mo | $45,100 | same |
| 04 | ParkersburgWV | 25.1% | $1,024/mo | $49,025 | ↑1 from #5 |
| 05 | CharlestonWV | 24.6% | $1,351/mo | $65,812 | ↓1 from #4 |
| 06 | FairmontWV | 22.3% | $1,170/mo | $63,032 | same |
| 07 | WheelingWV | 20.2% | $817/mo | $48,590 | same |
| 08 | WeirtonWV | 16.7% | $831/mo | $59,575 | same |