Cost of Living in Preston County, WV

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

Median Income

$60,136

Median Rent

$738/mo

Median Home

$147,400

Affordability

588

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$745
Property Tax$58
Insurance$49

Total Monthly$852
% of Income17%

Renting

Median Rent$738
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$763
% of Income14.7%

Living in Preston County, West Virginia

Preston County has a median household income of $60,136 with housing costs that represent 17% of income for owners and 14.7% 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.