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. | 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 |
