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Housing in Berkeley County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Berkeley County averages $1,233/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 29% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Berkeley County FMR Area are $923 for a studio, $1,054 for 1‑bedroom, $1,338 for 2‑bedroom, $1,847 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,113 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $105 increase for a 2-bedroom in Berkeley County shows a 9% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Berkeley County was 3.3% in 2024, compared to West Virginia at 4.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.
