Oak Hill, WV

This community of 8,139 residents needs 662 more housing units over the next five years.

Comparison to other West Virginia municipalities

Oak Hill: $58,571 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$24K >$98K
Oak Hill: 0.69 jobs to household ratio
<0.05 >3.02
Oak Hill: Permits since 2020 represent 0.3% of housing
<0.1% >2.8%

How affordable is this community?

This chart tracks whether housing prices are keeping pace with local incomes. The gap between what homes cost and what households can afford reveals affordability trends over time.

How is the population changing?

Population growth patterns reveal how communities are evolving. This chart shows historical population changes by age group and projects future trends based on demographic patterns.

How are households changing by income?

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How much new housing supply is needed?

To keep up with growth and fill current housing shortages, Oak Hill, WV needs 662 new units over the next 6 years.

347
Units needed to keep up with expected growth
Projected total household growth from 2026 to 2031.
10.1%
Projected household growth rate
Expected increase in total households from 3,452 in 2026 to 3,799 in 2031
315
Units to address shortages in existing housing stock
Production needs to address vacancy rates and other factors.
56
Replacement housing
Effective annual loss rate is 2.4 per 1,000 units
198
Rental vacancy adjustment
Rental vacancy is 2.2%, below the minimum stable target of 7.4%
61
Substandard housing adjustment
Substandard housing rate is 2.0%, above National avg. of 0.4%
662
Total 6-year housing production need (2026-2031)
110
Annual production pace
Average units needed per year to meet 6-year need
17.3%
Total housing unit growth
Percent increase in housing stock over 6 years
2.9%
Annual housing unit growth
Average percent increase in housing stock per year