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Sprague, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Raleigh County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
971
Population
1,541/sq mi density
$59,643
Median Income
$23,623 per capita
$108,900
Home Value
$142,722 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
1,057
Violent Crime/100K
7,207 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$59,643 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,057 violent crimes/100K (178% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$108,900
61% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
92.5%
41% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
461
Median year built: 1968
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$108,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$142,722
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
92.5%
Owner-Occupied
7.5%
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
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
51.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
65% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1968
Average age of housing stock: 58 years
Homeownership Rate
92.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $108,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $142,722 |
Rent
| 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 | 92.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 7.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 92.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 461 |
| Median Year Built | 1968 |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |