Cost of Living in Upshur County, WV

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

Median Income

$49,663

Median Rent

$744/mo

Median Home

$153,600

Affordability

467

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$777
Property Tax$59
Insurance$51

Total Monthly$887
% of Income21.4%

Renting

Median Rent$744
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$769
% of Income18%

Living in Upshur County, West Virginia

Upshur County has a median household income of $49,663 with housing costs that represent 21.4% of income for owners and 18% 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.