Market insights · West Virginia
Marion County, WV: growth, migration and housing
Marion County has 55,584 residents, down 1.2% since 2020 (-0.2% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,239 households moved in and 1,168 moved out (+71 net), while a net $3.1M of income left. Median household income is $67,370, the median home $166,700 and median rent $932 a month.
In West Virginia: 15th of 55 counties for 5-year population growth · 11th of 55 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 6th of 55 counties for median household income · 11th of 55 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Marion County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Monongalia County, WV | 250 | $13.7M |
| Harrison County, WV | 207 | $9.3M |
| Taylor County, WV | 62 | $3.1M |
| Lewis County, WV | 24 | $0.9M |
| Kanawha County, WV | 21 | $0.8M |
| Preston County, WV | 21 | $0.8M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Marion County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Monongalia County, WV | 226 | $11.6M |
| Harrison County, WV | 199 | $9.5M |
| Taylor County, WV | 68 | $4.0M |
| Preston County, WV | 24 | $1.4M |
BizyFi in Marion County
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.