Belmont, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Pleasants County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
853
Population
2,080/sq mi density
$60,750
Median Income
$31,577 per capita
$119,800
Home Value
$173,723 Zillow
$613
Median Rent
21.3% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$60,750 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,800 home value, $613/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$119,800
58% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$613/mo
47% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
77.4%
18% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
361
Median year built: 1975
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$119,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$173,723
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
77.4%
Owner-Occupied
22.6%
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:
$613/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
21.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
31% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1975
Average age of housing stock: 51 years
Homeownership Rate
77.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $119,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $173,723 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $613 |
| 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 | 77.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 77.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 361 |
| Median Year Built | 1975 |
| Rent Burden | 21.3% |