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West Virginia
State in United States
West Virginia has a land area of 24,034.8 square miles and a water area of 188.9 square miles. It is the 41st largest state by area. West Virginia is bordered by Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Kentucky.
Population and People
Total Population
1,782,959
Data from Census BureauAverage Age
42.8 YearData from Census BureauSenior Population (65 years and older)
368,775Data from Census BureauVeterans
7.6%Data from Census Bureau
Income and Poverty
Median Household Income
$76,373Data from Census BureauPoverty
27.5%Data from Census Bureau
Employment and Labor Force
Total Eligible Employment Population
1,463,746Data from Census BureauUnemployed
3.3%Data from Census Bureau
Housing
Housing Units
722,201Data from Census BureauMedian Gross Rent (in dollars)
$767Data from Census BureauGross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: Less Than 30% Household Income
58.9%Data from Census BureauGross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: 30% or More of Household Income
41.1%Data from Census BureauMedian Home Price (in dollars)
$143,200Data from Census BureauRenter Rate
179,396Data from Census BureauHomeownership Rate
542,805Data from Census Bureau
Health
Disabled
18.7%Data from Census Bureau
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is on its mission to provide decent and affordable housing to Americans with low-income. Within the United States there are 10 different geographical regions that HUD has been divided into. Depending on where your state is located you would be zoned to one of these Regional Offices. To find your Regional office: Affordable Housing411 Regional Office Page.
Within these Regional Offices zones there are 54 different Field Offices. Again, depending on your location you will be zoned to a particular Field Office. To Find Your Field Office visit: Affordable Housing411 Field Offices Page.
Lastly locally there are almost 4,000 Local Housing Authorities Offices. To find your local office visit: Affordable Housing411 Public Housing Authority Page
Each State or area can have different income limits and eligibility requirements. We recommend you contact your local housing authority for specific income guidelines.
The State of West Virginia is located in Philadelphia Regional Office. Within West Virginia there are . Throughout West Virginia there are 32 Public Housing Authority Offices.
We at Affordable Housing 411, have gathered all the contact information for all of HUD’s Offices. We want to be an advocate for those in need of affordable housing.
CONTACT HUD: WEST VIRGINIA
For general questions about HUD or its programs, contact our Charleston Field Office.
For questions about FHA loans or programs, contact our FHA Resource Center:
- Find the answer online
- Email us
- Call toll-free (800) CALL-FHA (800-225-5342)
- TTY: Dial 7-1-1
For questions about HUD rental programs, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, contact our Public and Indian Housing Information Resource Center:
- Email us
- Call toll-free (800) 955-2232
- TTY: Dial 7-1-1
FIELD OFFICES HUD: WEST VIRGINIA
REGIONAL OFFICE HUD: WEST VIRGINIA
Philadelphia Regional Office
100 Penn Square East,
Philadelphia PA, 19107
Regional Office
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TANF OFFICE HUD: WEST VIRGINIA
LIHEAP OFFICE HUD: WEST VIRGINIA
LIHWAP OFFICE HUD: WEST VIRGINIA
Housing Authority of the City of Martinsburg
703 Porter Ave Martinsburg, WV 25401
Public Housing Authority
Charleston/Kanawha Housing Authority
1525 Washington St W Charleston, wv 25387
Public Housing Authority
Housing Authority of the City of Spencer
601 Market St Spencer, wv 25276
Public Housing Authority
Housing Authority of the City of St. Albans
650 6th St Saint Albans, wv 25177
Public Housing Authority
Housing Authority of the County of Jackson
75 Whispering Way Ripley, wv 25271
Public Housing Authority
Housing Authority of the City of South Charleston
520 Goshorn St South Charleston, WV 25309
Public Housing Authority
Housing Authority of the City of Bluefield
1600 Hill Ave Bluefield, wv 24701
Public Housing Authority
Housing Authority of Boone County
Black Diamond Arbor Danville, wv 25053
Public Housing Authority
Housing Authority of the City of Dunbar
900 Dutch Hollow Rd Dunbar, wv 25064
Public Housing Authority
Housing Authority of the City of Romney
100 Valley View Dr Romney, wv 26757
Public Housing Authority
Grant County Housing Authority
PO Box 125 Petersburg, WV 26847
Public Housing Authority
Housing Authority of the City of Piedmont
51 Jones St Piedmont, wv 26750
Public Housing Authority
Fairmont/Morgantown Housing Authority
103 12th St Fairmont, wv 26554
Public Housing Authority
Housing Authority of the City of Keyser
470 Virginia St Keyser, wv 26726
Public Housing Authority
Housing Authority of Randolph County
1404 N Randolph Ave Elkins, wv 26241
Public Housing Authority
Clarksburg/Harrison Housing Authority
433 Baltimore Ave Clarksburg, wv 26301
Public Housing Authority
Housing Authority of the City of Grafton
131 E Main St Grafton, wv 26354
Public Housing Authority
Housing Authority of the City of Buckhannon
23 1/2 Hinkle Dr Buckhannon, wv 26201
Public Housing Authority
Housing Authority of the City of Elkins
Elkins, WV 26241
Public Housing Authority
Housing Authority of the City of Moundsville
501 10th St Moundsville, wv 26041
Public Housing Authority
Housing Authority of the City of Weirton
525 Cove Rd Weirton, wv 26062
Public Housing Authority
Housing Authority of Benwood and McMechen
2200 Marshall St S Benwood, wv 26031
Public Housing Authority
Housing Authority of the City of Wheeling
11 Community St Wheeling, WV 26003
Public Housing Authority
Housing Authority of the City of Weston
124 E 1st St Weston, wv 26452
Public Housing Authority
Housing Authority of the City of Huntington
300 7th Ave W Huntington, wv 25701
Public Housing Authority
Housing Authority of the City of Beckley
100 Beckwoods Dr Beckley, wv 25801
Public Housing Authority
Housing Authority of Raleigh County
282 George St Beckley, wv 25801
Public Housing Authority
Housing Authority of the City of Pt. Pleasant
404 2nd St Point Pleasant, WV 25550
Public Housing Authority
Housing Authority of the City of Williamson
16 W 4th Ave Ste 1 Williamson, wv 25661
Public Housing Authority
Housing Authority of Mingo County
5026 Helena Ave Delbarton, wv 25670
Public Housing Authority
Housing Authority of the City of Mount Hope
9B Midtown Ter Mount Hope, WV 25880
Public Housing Authority
Housing Authority of the City of Parkersburg
1901 Cameron Ave Parkersburg, wv 26101
Public Housing Authority
Our Neighbor
170 W Second Street Weston, WV 26452
Food Pantry
Salt & Light Food Pantry
10822 Winfield Rd. Winfield, WV 25213
Food Pantry
Community Bread Basket Food Pantry
3501 West Street Weirton, WV 26062
Food Pantry
Williamstown Welfare League Food Pantry
211 4th Street Williamstown, WV 26187
Food Pantry
The Lord's Pantry
PO Box 64 Shinnston, WV 26431
Food Pantry
God's Bounty Food Pantry
10468 Dupont Rd. Washington, WV 26181
Food Pantry
Miracle Island Unlimited Food Pantry
777 Paradise Island Road Verner, WV 25650
Food Pantry
White Sulphur Springs Community Food Pantry
136 Tressel Street White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986
Food Pantry
Catholic Charities Neighborhood Center Food Pantry
125 18th St Wheeling, WV 26003
Food Pantry
St. Matthew's Food Pantry and Charlie's Closet
1410 Chapline Street Wheeling, WV 26003
Food Pantry
Rt. 23 Country Market
8861 WV Route 23 N Center Point, WV 26339
SNAP Retailer
Save A Lot 102
5548 E Dupont Ave Cedar Grove, WV 25039
SNAP Retailer
Go Mart 22
4059 East Dupont Road Cedar Grove, WV 25039
SNAP Retailer
D&k Custom Cutting Llc
1686 E Veterans Memorial Hwy Flemington, WV 26347
SNAP Retailer
Dollar General 17885
561 W Veterans Memorial Hwy Flemington, WV 26347
SNAP Retailer
Sam's Club 6373
1100 Grand Central Ave Vienna, WV 26105
SNAP Retailer
Rebel 920
1606 Grand Central Ave Vienna, WV 26105
SNAP Retailer
Walgreens 19614
2300 Grand Central Ave Vienna, WV 26105
SNAP Retailer
Par Mar Store 20
7023 Grand Central Ave Parkersburg, WV 26105
SNAP Retailer
7-Eleven 35921H
1206 Grand Central Ave Vienna, WV 26105
SNAP Retailer
Roark-Sullivan Lifeway Center - Giltinan Center
505 Leon Sullivan Way Charleston WV - 25301
Homeless Shelter
Martinsburg Union Rescue Mission
608 W King St Martinsburg WV - 25401
Homeless Shelter
Community Networks Inc. - Bethany House
216 E John St Martinsburg WV - 25401
Homeless Shelter
Berkeley County Outreach Office
236 W Martin Street Martinsburg WV - 25402
Homeless Shelter
Huntington City Mission
624 10th Street Huntington WV - 25701
Homeless Shelter
Union Mission of Fairmont
107 Jefferson Street Fairmont WV - 26554
Homeless Shelter
Scott Place Shelter
215 Scott Place Fairmont WV - 26554
Homeless Shelter
Exceptional Youth Emergency Shelter (EYES)
42 Cherry Street Daniels WV - 25832
Homeless Shelter
Harvest Time
1704 Washington Street Charleston WV - 25311
Homeless Shelter
YWCA Sojourner's Shelter for Homeless Women and Families
1418 Washington Street East Charleston WV - 25301
Homeless Shelter
RENTAL HELP: WEST VIRGINIA
Subsidized Apartments
HUD helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants. To apply, contact or visit the management office of each apartment building that interests you.
Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
To apply for either type of help, visit your local Public Housing Agency (PHA).
- PHAs in West Virginia
- Links to PHA websites
- Questions? Email or call our Public and Indian Housing Information Resource Center toll-free at (800) 955-2232.
Some PHAs have long waiting lists, so you may want to apply at more than one PHA. Your PHA can also give you a list of locations at which your voucher can be used.
Need advice?
- Contact a housing counseling agency
- HUD Resource Locator – search for HUD offices, affordable housing, public housing agencies and homeless resources
HOMEOWNERSHIP: WEST VIRGINIA
Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Here are some resources that can help you buy, maintain and keep your home.
Getting Started
- Housing counseling agencies – free or low-cost counseling services for buying, renting, defaults, foreclosures, credit issues and reverse mortgages
- Predatory lending – beware if you’re buying or refinancing your home; don’t become a victim of unfair lending practices
Buying a Home
- Assistance programs – resources and programs to help you buy and maintain your home
- HUD homes for sale
- Homeownership vouchers – some public housing agencies help you become a homeowner through the Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program
Owning and Maintaining Your Home
- Home repairs – money for home improvements and repairs
- Avoid foreclosure – don’t lose your home
- Make your home more energy efficient
Population by Age Range in West Virginia
Age and Sex
42.8 +/- 0.3
Median Age in West Virginia
Age and Sex
42.8 +/- 0.3
Median Age in West Virginia
38.8 +/- 0.1
Median Age in United States
Population by Age Range in West Virginia
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Older Population by Age Range in West Virginia
Older Population
20.70 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in West Virginia
Older Population
20.70 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in West Virginia
16.8 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in United States
Older Population by Age in West Virginia
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Veterans in West Virginia
Veterans
7.60 +/- 0.3
Veterans in West Virginia
Veterans
7.60 +/- 0.3
Veterans in West Virginia
6.4 +/- 0.1
Veterans in United States
Veterans in West Virginia
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Median Household Income in West Virginia
Median Household Income
$51,248 +/- $1,085
Median Household Income in West Virginia
Median Household Income
$51,248 +/- $1,085
Median Household Income in West Virginia
$69,717 +/- $134
Median Household Income in United States
Median Household Income in West Virginia
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Poverty in West Virginia
Poverty
16.80 +/- 0.8
Poverty in West Virginia
Poverty
16.80 +/- 0.8
Poverty in West Virginia
12.8 +/- 0.1
Poverty in United States
Poverty in West Virginia
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Educational Attainment in West Virginia
Educational Attainment
24.10 +/- 0.8
Educational Attainment in West Virginia
Educational Attainment
24.10 +/- 0.8
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in West Virginia
35.0 +/- 0.1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in United States
Educational Attainment in West Virginia
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Employment and Labor Force Status in West Virginia
Employment rate
49.20% +/- 0.7%
Employment rate in West Virginia
Employment rate
49.20% +/- 0.7%
Employment rate in West Virginia
58.6% +/- 0.1%
Employment rate in United States
HUD MAILING LISTS: WEST VIRGINIA
Region III Interagency Council on Homelessness The purpose of the Regional III Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH) is to mirror the work of the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness in Washington, DC (USICH) by coordinating the regional federal agencies’ response to homelessness. The federal agencies and State and local partners are able to increase collaboration through this council to prevent and end homelessness.
Region III News News you can use for HUD partners and customers in Delaware, The District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
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