Special Interest
Housing in Wythe County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Wythe County averages $764/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Virginia median of $1,579 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 29% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Wythe County FMR Area are $787 for a studio, $791 for 1‑bedroom, $949 for 2‑bedroom, $1,259 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,592 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $185 increase for a 2-bedroom in Wythe County shows a 24% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Wythe County was 3.0% in 2024, compared to Virginia at 2.9% and the national rate of 4.0%.
