Cost of Living in Lincoln County, WV

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

Median Income

$50,985

Median Rent

$734/mo

Median Home

$94,500

Affordability

770

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$478
Property Tax$42
Insurance$32

Total Monthly$552
% of Income13%

Renting

Median Rent$734
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$759
% of Income17.3%

Living in Lincoln County, West Virginia

Lincoln County has a median household income of $50,985 with housing costs that represent 13% of income for owners and 17.3% 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.