Cost of Living in Barbour County, WV

What does it cost to live in Barbour County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$44,341

Median Rent

$665/mo

Median Home

$119,000

Affordability

538

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$602
Property Tax$45
Insurance$40

Total Monthly$687
% of Income18.6%

Renting

Median Rent$665
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$690
% of Income18%

Living in Barbour County, West Virginia

Barbour County has a median household income of $44,341 with housing costs that represent 18.6% of income for owners and 18% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.