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Housing Affordability in Chester, 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
- 20.1%
- West Virginia 22.1%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 45.2%
- West Virginia 48.9%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 12.8%
- West Virginia 14.6%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $769/mo
- West Virginia $1,255/mo
Chester 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 more10945.2%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more10712.8%
- Renters paying 50% or more3112.9%
- Median rent as a share of income: 28.7%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 17.3%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $468/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 2.0
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester, WV | 20.1% | 45.2% | 12.8% | 28.7% |
| Hancock County | 21.5% | 48.1% | 13.6% | 28.4% |
| 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 Chester, WV?
- In Chester, WV, 20.1% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Chester compare with West Virginia?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Chester is 20.1%, compared with 22.1% for West Virginia as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates