Cost of living in the Beckley Metro Area
2 counties across WV. Population: 113,653.
Last updated May 22, 2026
Rent in the Beckley Metro Area
Average rent across the Beckley metro area, weighted by county population.
Source: HUD FMR + ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Income and earnings in the Beckley Metro Area
Earnings data averaged across all 2 counties.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Home values in the Beckley Metro Area
Average home values and annual property tax across the metro.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Energy costs in the Beckley Metro Area
Residential electricity and natural gas estimates.
Source: EIA (state averages applied per county, weighted)
All 2 counties in the Beckley Metro Area
The Beckley metro area includes 2 counties. Sorted by population.
- Raleigh County WV$2,592/moPop73,666 Rent$713/mo Income$52,055/yrRaleigh County WV 73,666 $713/mo $52,055/yr $2,592/mo
- Fayette County WV$2,544/moPop39,987 Rent$674/mo Income$52,672/yrFayette County WV 39,987 $674/mo $52,672/yr $2,544/mo
Compare counties in the Beckley Metro Area
Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up across the metro.
Open comparison toolFrequently asked questions about the Beckley Metro Area
Common questions about cost of living in the metro area.
What is the cost of living in the Beckley Metro Area?
The estimated average cost of living in the Beckley metro area is approximately $2,575 per month for a single person. This is a population-weighted average across the 2 counties that make up the metro area.
What is the average rent in the Beckley Metro Area?
The average one-bedroom rent across the Beckley metro area is $699 per month, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data weighted by county population.
What is the cheapest county in the Beckley Metro Area?
Fayette County, WV is the most affordable county in the Beckley metro area at approximately $2,544 per month for a single person.
What is the most expensive county in the Beckley Metro Area?
Raleigh County, WV is the most expensive county in the Beckley metro area at approximately $2,592 per month for a single person.
How many counties are in the Beckley Metro Area?
The Beckley metro area covers 2 counties. The five largest by population are Raleigh County, Fayette County.
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About this data
All figures come from official U.S. government sources. Metro-area averages are population-weighted across constituent counties using Census ACS population estimates.