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War, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · McDowell County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
593
Population
666/sq mi density
$20,852
Median Income
$12,821 per capita
$28,800
Home Value
$34,766 Zillow
$722
Median Rent
24.5% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
4,176
Violent Crime/100K
8,874 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$20,852 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$28,800 home value, $722/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
4,176 violent crimes/100K (999% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$28,800
90% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$722/mo
38% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
57.3%
12% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
400
Median year built: 1953
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$28,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$34,766
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
57.3%
Owner-Occupied
42.7%
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:
$722/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
24.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
21% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1953
Average age of housing stock: 73 years
Homeownership Rate
57.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $28,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $34,766 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $722 |
| 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 | 57.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 42.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 57.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 400 |
| Median Year Built | 1953 |
| Rent Burden | 24.5% |