Sophia, WV

City

Rent in Sophia

Median Gross Rent

$870

Rent-to-Income Ratio

51.0%

Renter Share

41.9%

Median Renter Income

$28,365

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: $799
2 Bedrooms: $967

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: 49.8%
$1,000-$1,500: 11.3%
$1,500-$2,000: 0.0%
$2,000-$2,500: 0.0%
$2,500+: 0.0%
No Cash Rent: 38.8%

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): 3.8%
20-30% (moderate): 0.0%
30-50% (cost-burdened): 13.1%
50%+ (severely cost-burdened): 29.6%
Not Computed: 53.6%

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: $43,854
Renter Households: $28,365

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: 61.2%
$1,000-$1,500: 0.0%
$1,500-$2,000: 0.0%
$2,000-$2,500: 0.0%
$2,500+: 0.0%
No Cash Rent: 38.8%

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

Nearby Neighborhoods in Sophia

Fitzpatrick / Raleigh

Johnstown / East Beckley

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