Gassaway, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Braxton County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
600
Population
517/sq mi density
$40,156
Median Income
$25,564 per capita
$101,700
Home Value
$134,388 Zillow
$431
Median Rent
24.6% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$40,156 median income, 13.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,700 home value, $431/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$101,700
64% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$431/mo
63% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
58.2%
11% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
468
Median year built: 1948
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$101,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$134,388
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
58.2%
Owner-Occupied
41.8%
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:
$431/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
24.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
21% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1948
Average age of housing stock: 78 years
Homeownership Rate
58.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $101,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $134,388 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $431 |
| 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 | 58.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 41.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 58.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 468 |
| Median Year Built | 1948 |
| Rent Burden | 24.6% |