New Cumberland, WV

This city of 944 residents needs 16 more housing units over the next five years. New Cumberland is part of the Brook-Hancock-Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission.

Housing snapshot

Population
944 (2026)
Households
454
Median household income
$39,367 (2026)
Typical home value
$168,489
Owner-occupied
49%
Five-year housing need
16 units

Comparison to other West Virginia municipalities

New Cumberland: $39,367 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$22K >$104K
New Cumberland: None jobs to household ratio
<0.05 >3.02
New Cumberland: No permit data
<0.1% >2.7%
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How affordable is this community?

A typical home in New Cumberland, WV costs $168,489, somewhat above the West Virginia average of $141,012. With a median household income of $39,367 in New Cumberland, WV, housing costs are a modest stretch for the typical household.

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 has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

New Cumberland, WV has roughly 454 households, though population has been declining at 0.9% per year.

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?

In New Cumberland, WV, detached single-family accounts for 59% of the housing stock. New Cumberland, WV is roughly split between owners and renters, at 49% owner-occupied.

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 does this place compare to similar communities?