salaryRent is lower than in 78% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (83.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $46,400 a year. That is $22 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 23 of 31 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Teays Valley?
Share of households by yearly income. 45.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Teays Valley
| Size | Teays Valley | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $842 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,221 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,284 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Teays Valley 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 Teays Valley, so the West Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Teays Valley
Life in Teays Valley
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Teays Valley?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $769 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $278,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,800 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Teays Valley, WV?
Renting in Teays Valley costs a median of about $1,160 a month in 2026, including utilities. The West Virginia median is $1,007.
How much do I need to make to live in Teays Valley?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $46,400 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Teays Valley cheap or expensive?
Teays Valley is rated Cheap: rent takes 11.9% of the typical household income of $117,277. It ranks 23rd cheapest of 31 West Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Teays Valley?
The median homeowner in Teays Valley pays $1,658 a year in property taxes, about 0.60% of the median home value.
Is Teays Valley 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 Teays Valley?
The median home value in Teays Valley is $278,000, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
14,151 people live in Teays Valley. Numbers are typical (middle) values.