Cost of Living in Berkeley County, WV

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

Median Income

$73,619

Median Rent

$1,154/mo

Median Home

$231,600

Affordability

452

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$1,171
Property Tax$108
Insurance$77

Total Monthly$1,356
% of Income22.1%

Renting

Median Rent$1,154
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$1,179
% of Income18.8%

Living in Berkeley County, West Virginia

Berkeley County has a median household income of $73,619 with housing costs that represent 22.1% of income for owners and 18.8% 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.