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 | |
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1. | Morgan County | 142 |
2. | Hampshire County | 145 |
3. | Monongalia County | 154 |
4. | Grant County | 160 |
5. | Cabell County | 174 |
6. | Pocahontas County | 181 |
7. | Greenbrier County | 183 |
8. | Hardy County | 184 |
9. | Berkeley County | 187 |
10. | Pendleton County | 187 |
11. | Mineral County | 188 |
12. | Jefferson County | 191 |
13. | Upshur County | 197 |
14. | Kanawha County | 198 |
15. | Barbour County | 198 |
16. | Monroe County | 199 |
17. | Wood County | 200 |
18. | Raleigh County | 201 |
19. | Jackson County | 202 |
20. | Lewis County | 204 |