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 |
