salaryRent is lower than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $41,040 a year. That is $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other West Virginia cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of West Virginia. It is number 19 of 31 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Buckhannon?
Share of households by yearly income. 18.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Buckhannon
| Size | Buckhannon | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $304 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $951 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,092 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,271 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Buckhannon overall?
Everyday prices in West Virginia overall are 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.5, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Buckhannon, so the West Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Buckhannon
Life in Buckhannon
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Buckhannon?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $71 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $158,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,810 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Buckhannon, WV?
Renting in Buckhannon costs a median of about $1,026 a month in 2026, including utilities. The West Virginia median is $1,007.
How much do I need to make to live in Buckhannon?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $41,040 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Buckhannon cheap or expensive?
Buckhannon is rated OK: rent takes 20.9% of the typical household income of $58,902. It ranks 19th cheapest of 31 West Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Buckhannon?
The median homeowner in Buckhannon pays $865 a year in property taxes, about 0.55% of the median home value.
Is Buckhannon more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in West Virginia are 11% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Buckhannon?
The median home value in Buckhannon is $158,100, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
5,116 people live in Buckhannon. Numbers are typical (middle) values.