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Is Hurricane, WV expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 16 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,00743% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$76,754about $6,396/month · 12% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$210,50037% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 87% 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 $40,280 a year. That is $19 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 16 of 31 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Hurricane
$1,007
Nitro
$999
Elkins
$769
Pea Ridge
$858
Dunbar
$1,051
Charles Town
$2,169
Brookhaven
$1,162

How much do households earn in Hurricane?

Under $25k
13.3%
$25k–50k
22.9%
$50k–100k
36.6%
$100k–150k
18.2%
$150k+
9.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 27.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Hurricane

SizeHurricaneU.S. average
1 bedroom$722$1,324
2 bedrooms$909$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,442$1,698

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

How expensive is Hurricane 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 Hurricane, so the West Virginia figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Hurricane

🏛️ Property tax$1,486a year · 0.71% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$204a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Hurricane

Commute to work24.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree37.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home67.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line8.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hurricane?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $454 a month less.

Renting
$1,007
Owning
$1,461

Owning assumes a typical $210,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,050 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Hurricane, WV?

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

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $40,280 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Hurricane cheap or expensive?

Hurricane is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.7% of the typical household income of $76,754. It ranks 16th cheapest of 31 West Virginia cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Hurricane?

The median homeowner in Hurricane pays $1,486 a year in property taxes, about 0.71% of the median home value.

Is Hurricane 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 Hurricane?

The median home value in Hurricane is $210,500, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.

6,855 people live in Hurricane. Numbers are typical (middle) values.