The Most Affordable Neighborhoods in McDowell County, WV by Home Value

These days, finding an affordable place to live in the McDowell County area can be challenging. Home prices in McDowell County are now at a median cost of $55,418, lower than the West Virginia average of $177,366.

The average cost of rent is $642/mo in McDowell County, primarily driven by the current value of real estate in the McDowell County area. In McDowell County, 22.73% of households rent, and 87.12% of homeowners own their homes outright.

Housing affordability isn’t just about home prices, though. The average household income in McDowell County is $2,963 per month. Households that rent pay about 21.67% of their income on rent here. McDowell County’s most expensive areas are in the northeastern regions, while the cheapest areas are in the southern parts of the county.

Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-year estimates.

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