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Buckhannon, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Upshur County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,144
Population
1,805/sq mi density
$48,720
Median Income
$25,259 per capita
$152,000
Home Value
$150,797 Zillow
$800
Median Rent
30.3% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
70
Violent Crime/100K
2,932 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$48,720 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$152,000 home value, $800/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
70 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$152,000
46% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$800/mo
31% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
62.4%
5% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,226
Median year built: 1955
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$152,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$150,797
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
62.4%
Owner-Occupied
37.6%
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:
$800/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
2% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1955
Average age of housing stock: 71 years
Homeownership Rate
62.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $152,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $150,797 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $800 |
| 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 | 62.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,226 |
| Median Year Built | 1955 |
| Rent Burden | 30.3% |