Cost of Living in Boone County, WV

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

Median Income

$56,182

Median Rent

$735/mo

Median Home

$87,300

Affordability

904

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$441
Property Tax$48
Insurance$29

Total Monthly$518
% of Income11.1%

Renting

Median Rent$735
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$760
% of Income15.7%

Living in Boone County, West Virginia

Boone County has a median household income of $56,182 with housing costs that represent 11.1% of income for owners and 15.7% 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.