Homeownership Rate in West Virginia
ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
Homeownership Rate
74.9% +16.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1 of 52
How West Virginia Compares
West Virginia
74.9%
National
64.4%
16.3% above
State Ranking
View full state ranking →Highest Homeownership Counties in West Virginia
| # | County | Homeownership |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doddridge County | 88.8% |
| 2 | Wirt County | 87.8% |
| 3 | Calhoun County | 87.1% |
| 4 | Monroe County | 86.9% |
| 5 | Pendleton County | 84.9% |
| 6 | Ritchie County | 84.2% |
| 7 | Morgan County | 84.1% |
| 8 | Tyler County | 84.1% |
| 9 | Taylor County | 83.9% |
| 10 | Pocahontas County | 83.6% |
Lowest Homeownership Counties in West Virginia
| # | County | Homeownership |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | Monongalia County | 57.9% |
| 54 | Cabell County | 64.2% |
| 53 | Ohio County | 66.4% |
| 52 | Kanawha County | 71.1% |
| 51 | Lewis County | 72.2% |
| 50 | Mercer County | 72.9% |
| 49 | Greenbrier County | 73.1% |
| 48 | Mingo County | 73.4% |
| 47 | Harrison County | 73.6% |
| 46 | Lincoln County | 74.5% |
Homeownership Rate in West Virginia
West Virginia has a homeownership rate of 74.9%, ranking #1 of 52 among all 52 states and territories. This is 16.3% above the national value of 64.4%.
Across West Virginia's 55 counties, homeownership rate ranges from 57.9% to 88.8%. The county with the highest value is Doddridge County at 88.8%.
Percentage of occupied housing units that are owner-occupied.
About this data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024). All values are estimates derived from survey samples and are subject to margin of error. For more information, see our methodology.