Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
18%
Hurricane
Hurricane, WV Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,254
Population
6,713
Renter Mix
28% Rent
Charming, small-town atmosphere just minutes away from two of West Virginia’s biggest cities.
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Tucked along Interstate 64 between Charleston and Huntington, Hurricane is a small West Virginia city whose name has nothing to do with storms — early surveyors spotted bent trees and assumed a cyclone had passed through, and the name stuck. Downtown pulses with community energy year-round, from May's Main Street Spring Festival to summer Food Truck Fridays and fall's Harvest Festival. The surrounding area offers easy access to trails, parks, and Mountain State scenery, all within four square miles.
Renters find diverse options including townhomes, garden-style apartments, and single-family rentals with more space than typical big-city settings. The rental market remains accessible compared to larger metros, appealing to those seeking proximity to major cities without higher prices. Charleston and Huntington both sit 30 minutes away, letting commuters tap broader job markets while returning home to a quieter pace. Whether drawn by the low-key downtown or convenient highway access, Hurricane delivers a grounded, comfortable place to plant roots.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$70,991
Average: $92,855
Education
1,626
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,044
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hurricane has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Hurricane, WV is $523 for a studio, $1,254 for one bedroom, $1,208 for two bedrooms, and $1,897 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hurricane has decreased by -15.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,254/month
849 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,200/month
1,185 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hurricane, WV is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
501 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
174 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
299 Students
Mountain View Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
478 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
357 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
849 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,256 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Commuter Rail
Airports
- West Virginia International Yeager
- Tri-State/Milton J Ferguson Field
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.