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McMechen, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Marshall County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,735
Population
3,044/sq mi density
$42,863
Median Income
$26,781 per capita
$89,500
Home Value
$84,481 Zillow
$562
Median Rent
28.9% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
73
Violent Crime/100K
364 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$42,863 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,500 home value, $562/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
73 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$89,500
68% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$562/mo
52% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
63.6%
3% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
836
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$89,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$84,481
Median Sale Price
$109,750
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
63.6%
Owner-Occupied
36.4%
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:
$562/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
42 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
25.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$65
Active Inventory
4
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
63.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $89,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,481 |
| Median Sale Price | $109,750 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $65 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $562 |
| FMR Studio | $714 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $766 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $945 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,231 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,380 |
Market
| Days on Market | 42 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 4 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $65 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 63.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 836 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 28.9% |