Hardy County, WV at a glance
Median household income
$49,272$4,106 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Hardy 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 Hardy County, WV? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Hardy 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 | $715 | $8,580 | $28,600 | 17.4% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $784 | $9,408 | $31,360 | 19.1% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $932 | $11,184 | $37,280 | 22.7% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,146 | $13,752 | $45,840 | 27.9% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,263 | $15,156 | $50,520 | 30.8% |
What a typical income covers in Hardy County, WV
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $49,272 a year ($4,106 a month before tax).
What $49,272 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 Hardy County, WV: common questions
What is the median household income in Hardy County, WV?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Hardy County, WV is $49,272 per year (approximately $4,106 per month).
What is the average rent in Hardy County, WV?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $715 for a studio, $784 for one bedroom, $932 for two, $1,146 for three and $1,263 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 Hardy 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 Hardy County, WV?
To keep a $932 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $37,280 a year, or $3,107 a month. That is 76% of what the typical household in Hardy County, WV earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Hardy County, WV?
On the local median income of $49,272 ($4,106 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,053 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,232 for everything else and $821 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $932 takes 45% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Hardy 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.