Wardensville, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Hardy County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
346
Population
1,081/sq mi density
$38,889
Median Income
$25,988 per capita
$184,400
Home Value
$236,691 Zillow
$538
Median Rent
27.7% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$38,889 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$184,400 home value, $538/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$184,400
35% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$538/mo
54% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
63.8%
2% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
189
Median year built: 1968
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$184,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$236,691
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
63.8%
Owner-Occupied
36.3%
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:
$538/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
11% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1968
Average age of housing stock: 58 years
Homeownership Rate
63.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $184,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $236,691 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $538 |
| 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 | 63.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 189 |
| Median Year Built | 1968 |
| Rent Burden | 27.7% |