Cost of Living in Taylor County, WV

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

Median Income

$52,946

Median Rent

$702/mo

Median Home

$138,100

Affordability

547

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$698
Property Tax$62
Insurance$46

Total Monthly$806
% of Income18.3%

Renting

Median Rent$702
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$727
% of Income15.9%

Living in Taylor County, West Virginia

Taylor County has a median household income of $52,946 with housing costs that represent 18.3% of income for owners and 15.9% 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.