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West Hamlin, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Cabell County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
640
Population
1,208/sq mi density
$35,263
Median Income
$24,105 per capita
$125,000
Home Value
$89,707 Zillow
$467
Median Rent
41.1% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
618
Violent Crime/100K
971 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$35,263 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $467/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
618 violent crimes/100K (63% above avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$125,000
56% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$467/mo
60% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
59.2%
9% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
297
Median year built: 1981
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$125,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$89,707
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
59.2%
Owner-Occupied
40.8%
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:
$467/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
41.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
33% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1981
Average age of housing stock: 45 years
Homeownership Rate
59.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $125,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $89,707 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $467 |
| 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 | 59.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 40.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 297 |
| Median Year Built | 1981 |
| Rent Burden | 41.1% |