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Romney, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Hampshire County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,714
Population
1,617/sq mi density
$39,118
Median Income
$24,262 per capita
$150,000
Home Value
$223,606 Zillow
$586
Median Rent
30.7% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$39,118 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $586/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$150,000
47% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$586/mo
50% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
49.7%
24% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
957
Median year built: 1970
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$150,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$223,606
Median Sale Price
$177,000
Median List Price
$238,950
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
49.7%
Owner-Occupied
50.3%
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:
$586/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
111 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
30.8%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$105
Active Inventory
13
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
1% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1970
Average age of housing stock: 56 years
Homeownership Rate
49.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $150,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $223,606 |
| Median Sale Price | $177,000 |
| Median List Price | $238,950 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $105 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $586 |
| 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 | 111 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 30.8% |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Active Inventory | 13 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $105 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 49.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 50.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 49.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 957 |
| Median Year Built | 1970 |
| Rent Burden | 30.7% |