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Richwood, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Nicholas County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
2,617
Population
1,625/sq mi density
$33,614
Median Income
$25,310 per capita
$67,600
Home Value
$75,433 Zillow
$630
Median Rent
28.2% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
290 sunny days/yr
453
Violent Crime/100K
4,219 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$33,614 median income, 10.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,600 home value, $630/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
453 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$67,600
76% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$630/mo
46% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
78.8%
20% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,182
Median year built: 1953
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$67,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$75,433
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
78.8%
Owner-Occupied
21.2%
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:
$630/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
9% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1953
Average age of housing stock: 73 years
Homeownership Rate
78.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $67,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $75,433 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $630 |
| 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 | 78.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 21.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 78.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,182 |
| Median Year Built | 1953 |
| Rent Burden | 28.2% |