Hamlin, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Lincoln County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,173
Population
1,955/sq mi density
$56,583
Median Income
$27,286 per capita
$92,500
Home Value
$114,937 Zillow
$719
Median Rent
21.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$56,583 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,500 home value, $719/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$92,500
67% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$719/mo
38% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
57.9%
11% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
590
Median year built: 1972
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$92,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$114,937
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
57.9%
Owner-Occupied
42.1%
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:
$719/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
21.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
32% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1972
Average age of housing stock: 54 years
Homeownership Rate
57.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $92,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $114,937 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $719 |
| 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 | 57.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 42.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 57.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 590 |
| Median Year Built | 1972 |
| Rent Burden | 21.0% |