The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
County | Housing Affordability Index | |
---|---|---|
1. | McDowell County | 350 |
2. | Wyoming County | 339 |
3. | Brooke County | 308 |
4. | Hancock County | 286 |
5. | Boone County | 272 |
6. | Braxton County | 267 |
7. | Mason County | 264 |
8. | Wirt County | 260 |
9. | Wetzel County | 257 |
10. | Calhoun County | 252 |
11. | Fayette County | 250 |
12. | Tyler County | 247 |
13. | Lincoln County | 246 |
14. | Ritchie County | 244 |
15. | Marshall County | 241 |
16. | Clay County | 240 |
17. | Harrison County | 237 |
18. | Logan County | 235 |
19. | Nicholas County | 235 |
20. | Pleasants County | 233 |