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Alum Creek, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Putnam County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,472
Population
144/sq mi density
$72,250
Median Income
$34,995 per capita
$158,900
Home Value
$117,437 Zillow
$1,298
Median Rent
17.0% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
297 sunny days/yr
421
Violent Crime/100K
3,981 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$72,250 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,900 home value, $1,298/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
421 violent crimes/100K (11% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$158,900
44% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,298/mo
12% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
84.7%
30% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
687
Median year built: 1975
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$158,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$117,437
Median Sale Price
$134,800
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
84.7%
Owner-Occupied
15.3%
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:
$1,298/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
103 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.8%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$92
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
17.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
45% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1975
Average age of housing stock: 51 years
Homeownership Rate
84.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $158,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $117,437 |
| Median Sale Price | $134,800 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $92 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,298 |
| 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 | 103 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.8% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $92 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 84.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 15.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 84.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 687 |
| Median Year Built | 1975 |
| Rent Burden | 17.0% |