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Philippi, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Taylor County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,919
Population
1,031/sq mi density
$43,203
Median Income
$23,273 per capita
$110,900
Home Value
$128,627 Zillow
$780
Median Rent
27.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
19
Violent Crime/100K
154 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$43,203 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,900 home value, $780/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
19 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$110,900
61% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$780/mo
33% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
67.8%
4% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,452
Median year built: 1967
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$110,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$128,627
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
67.8%
Owner-Occupied
32.2%
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:
$780/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
13% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1967
Average age of housing stock: 59 years
Homeownership Rate
67.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $110,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $128,627 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $780 |
| 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 | 67.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 67.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,452 |
| Median Year Built | 1967 |
| Rent Burden | 27.0% |