Tyler County, WV at a glance
Median household income
$63,693$5,308 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Tyler 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 Tyler County, WV? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Tyler 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 | 12.6% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $706 | $8,472 | $28,240 | 13.3% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $869 | $10,428 | $34,760 | 16.4% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,124 | $13,488 | $44,960 | 21.2% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,177 | $14,124 | $47,080 | 22.2% |
What a typical income covers in Tyler County, WV
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $63,693 a year ($5,308 a month before tax).
What $63,693 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 Tyler County, WV: common questions
What is the median household income in Tyler County, WV?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Tyler County, WV is $63,693 per year (approximately $5,308 per month).
What is the average rent in Tyler County, WV?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $667 for a studio, $706 for one bedroom, $869 for two, $1,124 for three and $1,177 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 Tyler 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 Tyler 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 55% of what the typical household in Tyler County, WV earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Tyler County, WV?
On the local median income of $63,693 ($5,308 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,654 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,592 for everything else and $1,062 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $869 takes 33% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Tyler 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.