Cost of Living in Logan County, West Virginia
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Logan County Compares
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Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Logan County ranks #744 of 3,144 counties for affordability (top 24%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Logan County, West Virginia
Logan stretches lowest income to afford rent
Logan County's 17.9% rent-to-income ratio ties the worst in this group, straining the state's lowest median income of $47,237. At $704 monthly rent, Logan householders are among America's most cost-burdened relative to earnings.
Lowest income, highest housing burden ratio
Logan's 17.9% rent-to-income ratio ranks in West Virginia's least-affordable tier, compounded by the county's median income of $47,237—the lowest here. This combination creates acute affordability strain for renters in particular.
Cheap housing, but paychecks are thinner
Logan's $704 rent is competitive with Jackson ($720) and Lewis ($737), yet residents earn $5,000-$8,000 less annually than neighbors. This income shortfall, not rent levels, drives Logan's affordability crisis.
Logan's precarious balance on thin wages
Logan residents earning just $47,237 commit $704 to rent (17.9%), the highest proportional burden statewide, while homeowners spend $502 monthly on $101,500 homes. For renters especially, this leaves minimal margin for health, transportation, or education expenses.
Logan needs income growth more than cheaper housing
Logan's real challenge is wage, not rent: local incomes lag neighbors by thousands despite similar housing costs. Workers here may benefit more from relocating to higher-wage counties like Jefferson or Marion than waiting for rents to fall further.
Cost of Living Advisory: Logan County
Affordability Verdict
For renters in Logan County, the market is affordable. Expect to pay around $704/month in gross rent, with 25.0% of renter households considered cost-burdened.
Rent vs. Own
Renters in Logan County pay $704/month on average, compared to $502/month for homeowners. This market favors buyers by about 29%.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $28,160/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $21,514/year. With a median household income of $47,237, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 25.0% of renter households in Logan County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Within West Virginia, Logan County is less affordable than Gilmer County by roughly 8% ($704/mo vs $764/mo).
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Rent Burden
17.9%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,102
per month
Owner Cost Burden
12.8%
of gross income
You can likely afford the median home in Logan County
Median home value is $101,500. Estimated monthly cost: $810 vs. your max of $1,102.
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See Today's RatesData: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.
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