Cost of Living in Hurricane

Hurricane's cost of living runs genuinely higher than several other West Virginia markets in this project's dataset on housing, though property taxes remain below the national median.

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Above-average West Virginia housing costs

Hurricane's cited average home-sale price ran approximately $340,000 and average rent ran approximately $1,300/month -- both genuinely above several other West Virginia Tier A markets in this project's dataset.

A moderate property tax rate

Hurricane's effective property tax rate (~0.75%) runs below the national median (~1.02%) though above West Virginia's own already-low statewide median (~0.72%).

A real growth-driven cost trend

Hurricane's rent increased by a cited approximately $175/month over the prior year, a real, disclosed upward trend consistent with the region's genuine growth.

Key takeaways

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.