Gilmer County, WV at a glance
Median household income
$47,981$3,998 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Gilmer 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 Gilmer County, WV? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Gilmer 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 | $667 | $8,004 | $26,680 | 16.7% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $793 | $9,516 | $31,720 | 19.8% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $869 | $10,428 | $34,760 | 21.7% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,140 | $13,680 | $45,600 | 28.5% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,390 | $16,680 | $55,600 | 34.8% |
What a typical income covers in Gilmer County, WV
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $47,981 a year ($3,998 a month before tax).
What $47,981 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.
Rent, jobs and pay in West Virginia
Living in Gilmer County, WV: common questions
What is the median household income in Gilmer County, WV?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Gilmer County, WV is $47,981 per year (approximately $3,998 per month).
What is the average rent in Gilmer County, WV?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $667 for a studio, $793 for one bedroom, $869 for two, $1,140 for three and $1,390 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 Gilmer 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 Gilmer County, WV?
To keep a $869 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $34,760 a year, or $2,897 a month. That is 72% of what the typical household in Gilmer County, WV earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Gilmer County, WV?
On the local median income of $47,981 ($3,998 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $1,999 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,200 for everything else and $800 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $869 takes 43% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Gilmer 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.