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Clay, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Clay County County
1.3
/5.0
F
Poor
485
Population
866/sq mi density
$58,800
Home Value
$110,503 Zillow
$668
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
290 sunny days/yr
453
Violent Crime/100K
4,219 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
453 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
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)
$110,503
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
25.6%
Owner-Occupied
74.4%
Renter-Occupied
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) | $110,503 |
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-Occupied | 25.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 74.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 25.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 274 |
| Median Year Built | 1957 |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |