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Housing Affordability in Brush Fork, WV
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 10.6%
- West Virginia 22.1%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 100.0%
- West Virginia 48.9%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 0.5%
- West Virginia 14.6%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,312/mo
- West Virginia $1,255/mo
Brush Fork has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more46100.0%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more20.5%
- Renters paying 50% or more46100.0%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 13.9%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $445/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 1.3
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brush Fork, WV | 10.6% | 100.0% | 0.5% | Not reported |
| Mercer County | 21.2% | 51.0% | 12.1% | 30.4% |
| West Virginia | 22.1% | 48.9% | 14.6% | 29.4% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Brush Fork, WV?
- In Brush Fork, WV, 10.6% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Brush Fork compare with West Virginia?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Brush Fork is 10.6%, compared with 22.1% for West Virginia as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates