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St. Albans, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Putnam County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
10,637
Population
2,938/sq mi density
$58,788
Median Income
$33,348 per capita
$131,800
Home Value
$119,684 Zillow
$888
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
297 sunny days/yr
331
Violent Crime/100K
3,053 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$58,788 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,800 home value, $888/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
331 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$131,800
53% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$888/mo
24% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
73.8%
13% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
5,376
Median year built: 1957
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$131,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$119,684
Median Sale Price
$156,500
Median List Price
$168,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
73.8%
Owner-Occupied
26.2%
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:
$888/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
63 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
8
Price Drops
17.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$120
Active Inventory
17
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
8% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1957
Average age of housing stock: 69 years
Homeownership Rate
73.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $131,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $119,684 |
| Median Sale Price | $156,500 |
| Median List Price | $168,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $120 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $888 |
| 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 | 63 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 17.7% |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Active Inventory | 17 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $120 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 73.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 26.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 73.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,376 |
| Median Year Built | 1957 |
| Rent Burden | 28.5% |