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Alderson, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Summers County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,182
Population
1,328/sq mi density
$33,794
Median Income
$20,197 per capita
$119,200
Home Value
$175,240 Zillow
$724
Median Rent
34.6% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$33,794 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$119,200 home value, $724/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$119,200
58% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$724/mo
38% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
70.6%
8% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
600
Median year built: 1972
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$119,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$175,240
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
70.6%
Owner-Occupied
29.4%
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:
$724/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
34.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
12% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1972
Average age of housing stock: 54 years
Homeownership Rate
70.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $119,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $175,240 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $724 |
| FMR Studio | $714 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $766 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $945 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,231 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,380 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 70.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 600 |
| Median Year Built | 1972 |
| Rent Burden | 34.6% |