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Is Clarksburg, WV expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 16 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$69360% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$51,106about $4,259/month · 41% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$129,90061% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all 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 $27,720 a year. That is $13 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other West Virginia cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of West Virginia. It is number 2 of 31 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Clarksburg
$693
Beckley
$663
Teays Valley
$1,160
South Charleston
$1,011
Fairmont
$1,015
Weirton
$870
Martinsburg
$1,331

How much do households earn in Clarksburg?

Under $25k
25.6%
$25k–50k
28.3%
$50k–100k
28.7%
$100k–150k
8.7%
$150k+
1.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 10.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Clarksburg

SizeClarksburgU.S. average
Studio$499$1,338
1 bedroom$709$1,324
2 bedrooms$911$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,066$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,511$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Clarksburg overall?

Everyday prices in West Virginia overall are 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.5, U.S. = 100).

Housing
54
Goods (food, clothes…)
97
Utilities
92
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Clarksburg, so the West Virginia figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Clarksburg

🏛️ Property tax$783a year · 0.60% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$117a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Clarksburg

Commute to work20.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree25.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home61%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line23.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Clarksburg?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $208 a month less.

Renting
$693
Owning
$901

Owning assumes a typical $129,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $12,990 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Clarksburg, WV?

Renting in Clarksburg costs a median of about $693 a month in 2026, including utilities. The West Virginia median is $1,007.

How much do I need to make to live in Clarksburg?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $27,720 a year, or $13 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Clarksburg cheap or expensive?

Clarksburg is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.3% of the typical household income of $51,106. It ranks 2nd cheapest of 31 West Virginia cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Clarksburg?

The median homeowner in Clarksburg pays $783 a year in property taxes, about 0.60% of the median home value.

Is Clarksburg 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 Clarksburg?

The median home value in Clarksburg is $129,900, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.

15,549 people live in Clarksburg. Numbers are typical (middle) values.