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Is Ranson corporation, WV expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 25 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,01315% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$96,551about $8,046/month · 11% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$242,70027% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 70% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 30.7 minutes each way.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $80,520 a year. That is $39 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 30 of 31 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Ranson corporation
$2,013
$769
$999

How much do households earn in Ranson corporation?

Under $25k
4.9%
$25k–50k
22.4%
$50k–100k
39.3%
$100k–150k
20.4%
$150k+
10.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 31.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Ranson corporation

SizeRanson corporationU.S. average
1 bedroom$997$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,294$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,699$1,698

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

How expensive is Ranson corporation 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 Ranson corporation, so the West Virginia figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Ranson corporation

🏛️ Property tax$1,528a year · 0.63% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$169a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Ranson corporation

Commute to work30.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree18.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home72.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line12%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ranson corporation?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $329 a month less than renting.

Renting
$2,013
Owning
$1,684

Owning assumes a typical $242,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,270 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Ranson corporation, WV?

Renting in Ranson corporation costs a median of about $2,013 a month in 2026, including utilities. The West Virginia median is $1,007.

How much do I need to make to live in Ranson corporation?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $80,520 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Ranson corporation cheap or expensive?

Ranson corporation is rated OK: rent takes 25.0% of the typical household income of $96,551. It ranks 30th cheapest of 31 West Virginia cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Ranson corporation?

The median homeowner in Ranson corporation pays $1,528 a year in property taxes, about 0.63% of the median home value.

Is Ranson corporation 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 Ranson corporation?

The median home value in Ranson corporation is $242,700, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.

5,729 people live in Ranson corporation. Numbers are typical (middle) values.