Jefferson County, WV

County

Rent in Jefferson

Median Gross Rent

$1,108

Rent-to-Income Ratio

26.9%

Renter Share

19.7%

Median Renter Income

$46,010

Avg Household Size

2.3

Median Rent by Bedrooms

Median monthly rent by number of bedrooms. Shows how rent scales with unit size in the area.

No Bedroom: $609
1 Bedroom: $672
2 Bedrooms: $1,108
3 Bedrooms: $1,395
4 Bedrooms: $1,731
5+ Bedrooms: $2,303

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Gross Rent Distribution

How monthly rents are spread across the area. Helps you understand the typical rent range and where most units fall.

Under $1,000: 36.1%
$1,000-$1,500: 31.8%
$1,500-$2,000: 15.0%
$2,000-$2,500: 6.3%
$2,500+: 2.4%
No Cash Rent: 8.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Rent Burden

Share of renters spending a given portion of their income on rent. Spending 30%+ is considered cost-burdened by HUD standards.

Under 20% (comfortable): 28.1%
20-30% (moderate): 25.1%
30-50% (cost-burdened): 19.9%
50%+ (severely cost-burdened): 17.6%
Not Computed: 9.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Renters vs. Owners Median Income

Compares the median income of renter households to owner households in the same area.

Owner Households: $112,022
Renter Households: $46,010

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Contract Rent Distribution

Monthly rent before utilities. Compare with Gross Rent to estimate typical utility costs in the area.

Under $1,000: 56.9%
$1,000-$1,500: 18.3%
$1,500-$2,000: 13.6%
$2,000-$2,500: 2.5%
$2,500+: 0.3%
No Cash Rent: 8.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in Jefferson County

Neighborhoods in Jefferson County

Mechlenberg Heights / Heatherfield

Bloomery / Belvedere Heights

Breckenridge / Shenandoah Springs

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources