Special Interest
Housing in Brooke County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Brooke County averages $645/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the West Virginia median of $872 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 20% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Brooke County FMR Area are $776 for a studio, $781 for 1‑bedroom, $1,004 for 2‑bedroom, $1,326 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,529 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $359 increase for a 2-bedroom in Brooke County shows a 56% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Brooke County was 5.4% in 2024, compared to West Virginia at 4.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.
