Ranson, WV Housing
As of 2006-2010, median price of a house in Ranson is $133,500, which is higher than the state average of $95,100 and is lower than the national average of $179,900. The median year that a house in Ranson was built is 1979, which is newer than the median year for a house built in the state which is 1971 and is newer than the median year for a house built in the USA which is 1975.
House Value
Median Value of a Total of 1,038 Owner Occupied Houses in Ranson, WV, #35| Ranson, WV | 133,500 USD |
| West Virginia | 94,500 USD |
| U.S. | 188,400 USD |
| Ranson, WV | -13.54% | |
| West Virginia | 30.63% | |
| U.S. | 50.42% |
*The Ranson, WV median house price growth rate is since 2005-2009. The West Virginia and U.S population growth rate is since 2000.
*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical house value data.
Housing Occupancy
| Ranson, WV | % | West Virginia | U.S. | |
| Total Housing Units | 1,936, see rank | 100% | 881,917 | 131,704,730 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,699 | 87.76%, see rank | 86.61% | 88.62% |
| Owner Occupied | 1,044 | 53.93%, see rank | 63.61% | 57.69% |
| Renter Occupied | 655 | 33.83%, see rank | 23.00% | 30.93% |
| Vacant Housing Units | 237 | 12.24%, see rank | 13.39% | 11.38% |
| For Rent | 99 | 5.11%, see rank | 2.21% | 3.14% |
| For Sale Only | 51 | 2.63%, see rank | 1.18% | 1.44% |
| Rented or Sold, Not Occupied | 7 | 0.36%, see rank | 0.68% | 0.48% |
| For Seasonal, Recreational, or Occasional Use | 2 | 0.10%, see rank | 4.34% | 3.53% |
| For Migrant Workers | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.01% | 0.02% |
| Other Vacant | 78 | 4.03%, see rank | 4.97% | 2.77% |
*Based on 2010 data. View historical housing occupancy data.
Year Structure Built
Median Built Year, #41| Ranson, WV | West Virginia | U.S. |
| 1979 | 1971 | 1975 |
*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical year structure built data.
Mortgage Status
| Ranson, WV | % | West Virginia | U.S. | |
| Owner-Occupied Units | 1,038 | 100% | 552,855 | 76,089,650 |
| With a Mortgage | 795 | 76.59%, see rank | 50.05% | 67.94% |
| Without a Mortgage | 243 | 23.41%, see rank | 49.95% | 32.06% |
*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical mortgage status data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units with a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
| Ranson, WV | 1,180 USD |
| West Virginia | 914 USD |
| U.S. | 1,524 USD |
Owner Costs Distribution
| Monthly Owner Costs | Ranson, WV | % | West Virginia | U.S. |
| $299 or Less | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.92% | 0.22% |
| $300 to $499 | 15 | 1.89%, see rank | 8.25% | 1.85% |
| $500 to $699 | 112 | 14.09%, see rank | 18.54% | 5.39% |
| $700 to $999 | 155 | 19.50%, see rank | 29.98% | 14.41% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 247 | 31.07%, see rank | 26.12% | 27.08% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 173 | 21.76%, see rank | 9.50% | 19.94% |
| $2,000 to $2,999 | 79 | 9.94%, see rank | 5.12% | 19.39% |
| $3,000 or More | 14 | 1.76%, see rank | 1.57% | 11.73% |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
| Ranson, WV | 28.70% of the Total Income |
| West Virginia | 19.90% of the Total Income |
| U.S. | 25.00% of the Total Income |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
| Ranson, WV | % | West Virginia | U.S. | |
| 10% or Less | 59 | 7.42%, see rank | 9.48% | 4.85% |
| 10% to 20% | 180 | 22.64%, see rank | 40.59% | 28.90% |
| 20% to 30% | 183 | 23.02%, see rank | 24.73% | 28.42% |
| 30% to 40% | 72 | 9.06%, see rank | 10.74% | 15.27% |
| 40% or More | 301 | 37.86%, see rank | 14.10% | 22.15% |
*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units with a mortgage data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units without a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
| Ranson, WV | 410 USD |
| West Virginia | 266 USD |
| U.S. | 431 USD |
Owner Costs Distribution
| Monthly Owner Costs | Ranson, WV | % | West Virginia | U.S. |
| $199 or Less | 30 | 12.35%, see rank | 28.23% | 8.92% |
| $200 to $299 | 40 | 16.46%, see rank | 32.79% | 16.68% |
| $300 to $499 | 161 | 66.26%, see rank | 30.48% | 35.65% |
| $500 to $699 | 12 | 4.94%, see rank | 6.35% | 20.07% |
| $700 to $999 | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| $1,000 or More | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
| Ranson, WV | 13.20% of the Total Income |
| West Virginia | 10.00% of the Total Income |
| U.S. | 12.70% of the Total Income |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
| Ranson, WV | % | West Virginia | U.S. | |
| 10% or Less | 98 | 40.33%, see rank | 51.43% | 38.92% |
| 10% to 20% | 97 | 39.92%, see rank | 29.22% | 31.98% |
| 20% to 30% | 18 | 7.41%, see rank | 9.37% | 12.67% |
| 30% to 40% | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 3.83% | 5.90% |
| 40% or More | 30 | 12.35%, see rank | 5.15% | 9.51% |
*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units without a mortgage data.
Units in Structure
| Ranson, WV | % | West Virginia | U.S. | |
| Total Housing Units | 1,953 | 100% | 879,481 | 130,038,080 |
| 1-unit, Detached | 1,162 | 59.50%, see rank | 71.29% | 61.62% |
| 1-unit, Attached | 95 | 4.86%, see rank | 1.80% | 5.74% |
| 2 Units | 117 | 5.99%, see rank | 2.38% | 3.88% |
| 3 or 4 Units | 79 | 4.05%, see rank | 2.78% | 4.47% |
| 5 to 9 Units | 152 | 7.78%, see rank | 2.78% | 4.84% |
| 10 or More Units | 118 | 6.04%, see rank | 4.08% | 12.68% |
| Mobile Home, Boat, RV, Van, etc. | 230 | 11.78%, see rank | 14.88% | 6.76% |
*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical units in structure data.
Rooms
| Ranson, WV | % | West Virginia | U.S. | |
| Total Housing Units | 1,953 | 100% | 879,481 | 130,038,080 |
| 1 Room | 132 | 6.76%, see rank | 1.15% | 1.59% |
| 2 Rooms | 18 | 0.92%, see rank | 1.54% | 2.62% |
| 3 Rooms | 24 | 1.23%, see rank | 5.63% | 9.02% |
| 4 Rooms | 430 | 22.02%, see rank | 16.33% | 16.85% |
| 5 Rooms | 461 | 23.60%, see rank | 23.04% | 20.93% |
| 6 Rooms | 293 | 15.00%, see rank | 20.98% | 18.56% |
| 7 Rooms | 249 | 12.75%, see rank | 13.44% | 12.38% |
| 8 Rooms | 155 | 7.94%, see rank | 8.76% | 8.39% |
| 9 Rooms or More | 191 | 9.78%, see rank | 9.12% | 9.65% |
| Median Rooms | 5.30, see rank | - | 5.60 | 5.50 |
*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical rooms data.
Bedrooms
| Ranson, WV | % | West Virginia | U.S. | |
| Total Housing Units | 1,953 | 100% | 879,481 | 130,038,080 |
| No Bedroom | 132 | 6.76%, see rank | 1.30% | 1.84% |
| 1 Bedroom | 49 | 2.51%, see rank | 7.73% | 11.32% |
| 2 Bedrooms | 575 | 29.44%, see rank | 29.37% | 27.20% |
| 3 Bedrooms | 794 | 40.66%, see rank | 45.85% | 39.80% |
| 4 Bedrooms | 215 | 11.01%, see rank | 12.80% | 15.80% |
| 5 or More Bedrooms | 188 | 9.63%, see rank | 2.96% | 4.04% |
*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical bedrooms data.
House Heating Fuel
| Ranson, WV | % | West Virginia | U.S. | |
| Total Housing Units | 1,659 | 100% | 740,874 | 114,235,996 |
| Utility Gas | 117 | 7.05%, see rank | 43.85% | 49.91% |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 141 | 8.50%, see rank | 4.94% | 5.38% |
| Electricity | 1,016 | 61.24%, see rank | 38.83% | 34.20% |
| Fuel Oil, Kerosene, etc. | 272 | 16.40%, see rank | 4.53% | 7.07% |
| Coal or Coke | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.85% | 0.12% |
| Wood | 16 | 0.96%, see rank | 6.19% | 1.97% |
| Solar Energy | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Other Fuel | 97 | 5.85%, see rank | 0.62% | 0.42% |
| No Fuel Used | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.15% | 0.90% |
*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical house heating fuel data.
Gross Rent
| Monthly Rental | Ranson, WV | % | West Virginia | U.S. |
| Occupied Units Paying Rent | 585 | 100% | 158,467 | 35,969,315 |
| $199 or Less | 61 | 10.43%, see rank | 5.89% | 2.25% |
| $200 to $299 | 18 | 3.08%, see rank | 7.72% | 3.41% |
| $300 to $499 | 53 | 9.06%, see rank | 27.34% | 9.80% |
| $500 to $699 | 136 | 23.25%, see rank | 32.43% | 19.41% |
| $700 to $999 | 231 | 39.49%, see rank | 19.78% | 29.88% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 86 | 14.70%, see rank | 5.83% | 23.51% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.80% | 7.56% |
| $2,000 or More | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.22% | 4.16% |
| Median | $721, see rank | - | $549 | $841 |
*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical gross rent data.
Vehicle Available
| Ranson, WV | % | West Virginia | U.S. | |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,659 | 100% | 740,874 | 114,235,996 |
| No Vehicles Available | 101 | 6.09%, see rank | 8.93% | 8.85% |
| 1 Vehicles Available | 629 | 37.91%, see rank | 34.36% | 33.28% |
| 2 Vehicles Available | 647 | 39.00%, see rank | 37.86% | 37.87% |
| 3 or More Vehicles Available | 282 | 17.00%, see rank | 18.85% | 20.00% |
*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical vehicle available data.