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Housing Affordability in Charles Town, 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
23.2%
West Virginia 22.1%
Renters paying 30%+
29.1%
West Virginia 48.9%
Homeowners paying 30%+
21.3%
West Virginia 14.6%
Owner costs with a mortgage
$2,093/mo
West Virginia $1,255/mo

Charles Town 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 more19929.1%
  • Homeowners paying 30% or more44421.3%
  • Renters paying 50% or more11917.4%
  • Median rent as a share of income: 26.5%
  • Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 20.8%
  • Median owner costs without a mortgage: $497/mo
  • Median home value divided by median household income: 4.2

How it compares

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AreaHouseholds paying 30%+ for housingRenters 30%+Owners 30%+Median rent as % of income
Charles Town, WV23.2%29.1%21.3%26.5%
Jefferson County22.7%41.3%18.5%26.9%
West Virginia22.1%48.9%14.6%29.4%
United States32.2%51.1%22.7%30.6%

Frequently asked questions

What is the housing cost burden in Charles Town, WV?
In Charles Town, WV, 23.2% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
How does Charles Town compare with West Virginia?
The households paying 30%+ for housing in Charles Town is 23.2%, compared with 22.1% for West Virginia as a whole.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates