McDowell, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Highland County County
1.5
/5.0
D
Poor
37
Population
36/sq mi density
49°F
Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
53% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
30
Median year built: 2001
Ownership vs. Renting
100.0%
Owner-Occupied
0.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,137/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,181/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,369/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,787/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,126/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
37.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
22% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
2001
Average age of housing stock: 25 years
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $303,223 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $1,137 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,181 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,369 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,787 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,126 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 0.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 100.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 30 |
| Median Year Built | 2001 |
| Rent Burden | 37.9% |