Special Interest
Housing in Lincoln County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Lincoln County averages $771/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 39% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Lincoln County FMR Area are $707 for a studio, $757 for 1‑bedroom, $921 for 2‑bedroom, $1,104 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,248 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $150 increase for a 2-bedroom in Lincoln County shows a 19% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Lincoln County was 4.9% in 2024, compared to West Virginia at 4.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.
