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Albright, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Preston County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
294
Population
1,278/sq mi density
$55,714
Median Income
$21,358 per capita
$1,018
Median Rent
17.6% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
290 sunny days/yr
34
Violent Crime/100K
0 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$55,714 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
34 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Rent
$1,018/mo
12% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
46.4%
29% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
172
Median year built: 1971
Home Value by Source
Zillow (ZHVI)
$100,465
Median Sale Price
$85,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
46.4%
Owner-Occupied
53.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$714/mo
1 Bedroom
$766/mo
2 Bedroom
$945/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,231/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,380/mo
Census median rent:
$1,018/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
156 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
50.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$50
Active Inventory
2
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
17.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
43% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
46.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $100,465 |
| Median Sale Price | $85,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $50 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,018 |
| FMR Studio | $714 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $766 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $945 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,231 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,380 |
Market
| Days on Market | 156 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 2 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $50 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 46.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 53.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 172 |
| Median Year Built | 1971 |
| Rent Burden | 17.6% |