Housing & Real Estate — Morgantown, West Virginia
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 14,179 |
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| Occupied | 12,119 |
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| Vacant | 2,060 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 5,369 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 6,750 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $259,400 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$316,000 |
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| Median Rent | $888/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $1,301/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 23.8% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 55.6% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 1,460 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 1,449 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 1,137 |
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| Built before 1960 | 6,276 |
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| Median Year Built | 1962 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
