Special Interest
Housing in Doddridge County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Doddridge County averages $866/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 25% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Doddridge County FMR Area are $743 for a studio, $786 for 1‑bedroom, $968 for 2‑bedroom, $1,259 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,312 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $102 increase for a 2-bedroom in Doddridge County shows a 12% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Doddridge County was 4.0% in 2024, compared to West Virginia at 4.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.
