Housing & Real Estate — Elkins, West Virginia
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 3,382 |
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| Occupied | 2,706 |
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| Vacant | 676 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 1,697 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 1,009 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $152,700 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$171,000 |
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| Median Rent | $897/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $684/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | moderate |
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| Rent as % of Income | 24.3% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 45.3% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 71 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 203 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 255 |
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| Built before 1960 | 2,050 |
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| Median Year Built | 1952 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
