Monroe County, WV

County

Rent in Monroe

Median Gross Rent

$690

Rent-to-Income Ratio

24.1%

Renter Share

13.1%

Median Renter Income

$37,302

Avg Household Size

3.4

Median Rent by Bedrooms

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

1 Bedroom: $632
2 Bedrooms: $709
3 Bedrooms: $698
4 Bedrooms: $1,076

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: 57.2%
$1,000-$1,500: 17.5%
$1,500-$2,000: 0.5%
$2,000-$2,500: 0.0%
$2,500+: 0.0%
No Cash Rent: 24.9%

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): 33.3%
20-30% (moderate): 10.5%
30-50% (cost-burdened): 23.6%
50%+ (severely cost-burdened): 6.8%
Not Computed: 25.9%

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: $59,053
Renter Households: $37,302

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: 73.2%
$1,000-$1,500: 2.0%
$1,500-$2,000: 0.0%
$2,000-$2,500: 0.0%
$2,500+: 0.0%
No Cash Rent: 24.9%

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

Cities in Monroe County

Neighborhoods in Monroe County

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