Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Keyser

Affordability in Keyser, WV

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Keyser is $648 and the median household income is $46,955, reflecting a relatively modest cost of renting in this small West Virginia city. About 49% of households rent their homes, meaning nearly half of residents are in the rental market.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Keyser Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 248 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

For flood risk, neither of the 2 HUD-assisted properties in Keyser mapped by Lease Lantern are located in a high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around Keyser

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Keyser earns a Walk Score of 60 (Somewhat Walkable) and a Bike Score of 19 out of 100. No Transit Score is available, which is typical for smaller cities without formal public transit systems.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 6 public schools serve Keyser across 1 district, including 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. Quality and programs vary by school, so renters should check which schools are assigned to a specific address before making a decision.

Cost of Renting in Keyser, WV

The median household income in Keyser is $46,955 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median rent is $648 per month, according to the same source, which can help you gauge how assisted housing compares to the local market.

Nearly half of Keyser residents rent their homes -- 49% of households are renters, according to Census ACS 5-Year data -- so affordable housing options here serve a large share of the community.

Environment

Both HUD-assisted properties in Keyser have been mapped for flood zone status, and neither falls in a high-risk flood zone, according to flood data for these buildings.