The Most Affordable Neighborhoods in South Charleston, WV by Home Value

These days, finding an affordable place to live in the South Charleston area can be challenging. Home prices in South Charleston are now at a median cost of $156,350, lower than the West Virginia average of $177,366.

The average cost of rent is $1,267/mo in South Charleston, primarily driven by the current value of real estate in the South Charleston area. In South Charleston, 28.88% of households rent, and 48.61% of homeowners own their homes outright.

Housing affordability isn’t just about home prices, though. The average household income in South Charleston is $5,868 per month. Households that rent pay about 21.59% of their income on rent here. South Charleston’s most expensive areas are in the southeastern regions, while the cheapest areas are in the central parts of the city.

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

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