salaryRent is higher than in 68% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. 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 $79,160 a year. That is $38 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 29 of 31 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Oak Hill?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Oak Hill
| Size | Oak Hill | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $419 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $910 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,218 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Oak Hill 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 Oak Hill, so the West Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Oak Hill
Life in Oak Hill
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Oak Hill?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $1,155 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $118,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $11,870 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Oak Hill, WV?
Renting in Oak Hill costs a median of about $1,979 a month in 2026, including utilities. The West Virginia median is $1,007.
How much do I need to make to live in Oak Hill?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $79,160 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Oak Hill cheap or expensive?
Oak Hill is rated Expensive: rent takes 42.0% of the typical household income of $56,585. It ranks 29th cheapest of 31 West Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Oak Hill?
The median homeowner in Oak Hill pays $733 a year in property taxes, about 0.62% of the median home value.
Is Oak Hill 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 Oak Hill?
The median home value in Oak Hill is $118,700, about 2.1 times the typical yearly household income.
7,937 people live in Oak Hill. Numbers are typical (middle) values.