Cost of Living in Wetzel County, WV

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

Median Income

$50,715

Median Rent

$701/mo

Median Home

$106,100

Affordability

673

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$536
Property Tax$57
Insurance$35

Total Monthly$628
% of Income14.9%

Renting

Median Rent$701
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$726
% of Income16.6%

Living in Wetzel County, West Virginia

Wetzel County has a median household income of $50,715 with housing costs that represent 14.9% of income for owners and 16.6% 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.