How Much Do You Need to Afford Rent in Mercer County, WV?
Income needed for the average 2BR rent under the 30% rule
Rent is affordable on the local median income in Mercer County, WV
The average 2-bedroom rent ($852/mo) takes 21% of the local median household income ($47,799/yr). That is within the recommended 30% threshold.
| To afford $852/mo rent (30% rule) | You need |
|---|---|
| Annual salary | $34,080 |
| Monthly income | $2,840 |
| Hourly wage (full-time) | $16.38/hr |
| Local median household income | $47,799 |
| Rent as % of that income | 21% |
The 30% rule says housing should cost no more than 30% of gross income. The "housing wage" is the full-time hourly pay (2080 hrs/yr) needed to hit that. Rent is the HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom; income is the Census median for the area.