Clay, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Clay County County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
485 Population 866/sq mi density
$58,800 Home Value $112,334 Zillow
$668 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$58,800
79% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$668/mo
43% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
25.6%
61% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
274
Median year built: 1957

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$58,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$112,334
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

25.6%
Owner-Occupied
74.4%
Renter-Occupied
26%
74%
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio
$714/mo
1 Bedroom
$829/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,036/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,325/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,372/mo
Census median rent: $668/mo

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
51.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
65% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1957
Average age of housing stock: 69 years
Homeownership Rate
25.6%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$58,800
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$112,334

Rent

Census Median Rent$668
FMR Studio$714
FMR 1-Bedroom$829
FMR 2-Bedroom$1,036
FMR 3-Bedroom$1,325
FMR 4-Bedroom$1,372

Market

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied25.6%
Renter-Occupied74.4%
Homeownership Rate25.6%
Total Housing Units274
Median Year Built1957
Rent Burden51.0%