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Smithers, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Fayette County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
891
Population
619/sq mi density
$32,237
Median Income
$28,190 per capita
$72,800
Home Value
$69,580 Zillow
$496
Median Rent
34.8% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$32,237 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,800 home value, $496/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$72,800
74% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$496/mo
57% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
60.2%
8% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
415
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$72,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$69,580
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
60.2%
Owner-Occupied
39.8%
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:
$496/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
34.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
12% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
60.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $72,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $69,580 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $496 |
| 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 | 60.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 39.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 415 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 34.8% |