Housing & Real Estate — Cowen, West Virginia
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 250 |
| Occupied | 191 |
| Vacant | 59 |
| Owner-Occupied | 124 |
| Renter-Occupied | 67 |
| Median Home Value (Census) | $52,100 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$64,000 |
| Median Rent | $753/mo |
| Median Property Tax | $333/yr |
Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
| Home Affordability | affordable |
| Rent as % of Income | 32.6% |
| Severely Rent-Burdened | 68.7% |
Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 13 |
| Built 2000-2009 | 3 |
| Built 1990-1999 | 19 |
| Built before 1960 | 97 |
| Median Year Built | 1958 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.