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Newell, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Hancock County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,252
Population
1,527/sq mi density
$38,924
Median Income
$23,131 per capita
$86,700
Home Value
$80,777 Zillow
$823
Median Rent
35.4% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
79
Violent Crime/100K
629 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$38,924 median income, 10.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,700 home value, $823/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
79 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$86,700
69% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$823/mo
29% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
55.0%
16% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
557
Median year built: 1956
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$86,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$80,777
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
55.0%
Owner-Occupied
45.0%
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:
$823/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
35.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
14% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1956
Average age of housing stock: 70 years
Homeownership Rate
55.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $86,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $80,777 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $823 |
| 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 | 55.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 45.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 557 |
| Median Year Built | 1956 |
| Rent Burden | 35.4% |