Doddridge County, WV at a glance
Median household income
$57,401$4,783 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Doddridge County, WV?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Doddridge County, WV? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Doddridge County, WV, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $712 | $8,544 | $28,480 | 14.9% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $754 | $9,048 | $30,160 | 15.8% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $928 | $11,136 | $37,120 | 19.4% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,207 | $14,484 | $48,280 | 25.2% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,257 | $15,084 | $50,280 | 26.3% |
Rent in Doddridge County, WV, with the wage each unit needs →
What a typical income covers in Doddridge County, WV
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $57,401 a year ($4,783 a month before tax).
What $57,401 leaves after West Virginia taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and West Virginia tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Doddridge County, WV: common questions
What is the median household income in Doddridge County, WV?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Doddridge County, WV is $57,401 per year (approximately $4,783 per month).
What is the average rent in Doddridge County, WV?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $712 for a studio, $754 for one bedroom, $928 for two, $1,207 for three and $1,257 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Doddridge County, WV expensive to live in?
Prices there run 10.5% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for West Virginia is 89.5, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Doddridge County, WV?
To keep a $928 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $37,120 a year, or $3,093 a month. That is 65% of what the typical household in Doddridge County, WV earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Doddridge County, WV?
On the local median income of $57,401 ($4,783 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,392 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,435 for everything else and $957 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $928 takes 39% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Doddridge County, WV?
Homes in West Virginia paid 15.5¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $139. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.