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Housing Affordability in Nicholas County, 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
- 15.8%
- West Virginia 22.1%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 32.3%
- West Virginia 48.9%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 13.0%
- West Virginia 14.6%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,125/mo
- West Virginia $1,255/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more41932.3%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more99313.0%
- Renters paying 50% or more27221.0%
- Median rent as a share of income: 26.3%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 17.3%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $370/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 2.2
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas County, WV | 15.8% | 32.3% | 13.0% | 26.3% |
| West Virginia | 22.1% | 48.9% | 14.6% | 29.4% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Cities and towns in Nicholas County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summersville | 21.7% | 41.5% | 13.0% | 28.5% |
| Richwood | 27.4% | 63.0% | 21.6% | 50.0% or more |
| Craigsville | 4.6% | 10.5% | 2.5% | 27.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Nicholas County, WV?
- In Nicholas County, WV, 15.8% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Nicholas County compare with West Virginia?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Nicholas County is 15.8%, compared with 22.1% for West Virginia as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates